Artificial food dyes, primarily petroleum-derived, are found in many items that we eat on a daily basis, like candy, snacks, ...

As more communities and states around the country are removing fluoride from public drinking water, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is also moving to take prescription fluoride ...

Are you a parent worried for your child’s well-being and mental health? Well, you’re not alone. Nearly 80% of parents are worried about their child’s mental health, a survey ...

Addictive cell phone use in children under 15 increases the risk of depression and suicide more than screen time.

It’s school spirit week at Mountain Heritage High School in Yancey County. Students are dressed in pajamas and funky hats. Teachers are wearing Disney character costumes. Neon red and green campaign ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration on Friday moved to limit the use of fluoride supplements used to strengthen children’s teeth, the latest action by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy ...

For kids and teenagers, what does it mean to be “healthy”? It’s a loaded question as research findings, our habits and our living environments keep shifting and evolving. According to medical experts, ...

Experts warn that delaying routine dental care can quickly lead to cavities, pain, and infections that affect a child’s ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can ...

A trial kicking off in a Los Angeles courtroom marks the first time a jury will hear claims that social media companies ...

When it comes to medical or psychiatric issues challenging our children of all ages, we often know something is wrong but don’t readily know how to assess the problem. We might see changes in their ...