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A team of researchers in Houston has sequenced the genomes of coronavirus from 20,400 COVID-19 patients treated at a single health system there, and they've found cases of all the major variants that public health experts say could increase the transmission of the virus or the severity of infection.

A new study provides further evidence that people with certain blood types may be more likely to contract COVID-19.

A handful of tragic cases involving children who died during dental appointments have prompted a closer look at pediatric dentists’ growing use of anesthesia for kids having routine procedures like cavity fillings, root canals, and tooth extractions.

According to the NIH, patients in a clinical trial with mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms did not benefit from convalescent plasma treatment.

New research suggests hours spent scrolling through social media and watching TV trigger binge eating in preteens.

Wider use of prescription generic drugs could save Medicare nearly $2 billion a year, researchers say.

The president also said teachers, school employees and child care workers will be able to get at least their first dose in March.

New findings are concerning given the widespread delays and cancellations of preventative cancer screenings that took place during early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A majority of parents of teens and preteens say they plan to vaccinate their kids against COVID-19 within a year of the shots being authorized for use in children. But parents of younger age groups were less certain about their vaccination plans.

Experts say the more pressing issue is making sure that children with ADHD get the care they need in the first place.

A new report finds U.S. racial and ethnic minority communities expect and experience more barriers when accessing dementia care.

A new sturdy finds strep throat doesn't appear to aggravate Tourette syndrome in youngsters, but may affect kids with ADHD.

Consulting with a stroke specialist who could be miles away is helping to lead to better patient outcomes, new research shows.

Marijuana use has been linked to rebound headaches, which can occur when pain medication is overused.

A condition like lung cancer can trigger a wide range of emotions such as grief, anger, and feeling helpless. Everyone is different, so there’s no “normal” way to feel. But no matter where you are in your journey, these strategies can help you cope.

Many parents turned to home schooling in the wake of pandemic uncertainty. If you’re thinking about it, here’s a look at the pros and cons, plus other things you need to know to get started.

There’s no one set way to parent your children. Learn about the pros and cons of various styles.

Heart failure has slowed Aimee Rodriguez Zepeda down, but it hasn’t stopped her. Here’s how she manages the condition every day.

While living with RA pain, I was struggling to see a picture of the future I wanted. But,10 years later, my dreams haven’t been crushed by RA.

Can you get rid of pregnancy stretch marks? Do stretch marks go away? What works to get rid of stretch marks after you’re pregnant? Learn about pregnancy stretch marks and what you can and can’t do to make them look better.