Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is the most commonly diagnosed behavior disorder of children in the U.S. Could your child have ADHD? Be on the lookout for these behaviors.
The number of children and adolescents who are at an unhealthy weight is at a record high, with about 20% of Utah elementary school and high school students overweight or...
It's something you hear at every sports practice, from peewee soccer to the high school football field: drink lots of water. While it's good advice, it may be a bit...
A relatively healthy diet before pregnancy is linked to a lower rate of certain heart abnormalities in babies at birth, finds researchers at the University of Utah School of Medicine.
If your child's backpack contains a small library, consider this: More than 7,300 kids are treated for backpack-related injuries annually. Learn how much weight is too much to carry and...
Every now and then, we hear a false alarm about children's eye safety. It happened recently in China, when a major newspaper claimed a three-month-old infant had been blinded by...
When you're enjoying the pool this summer, preventing drowning and protecting your skin from the damaging rays of the sun should be top of mind. But what about chemical burns?
A study led by the University of Utah School of Medicine finds that every child puts a household at increased risk for viral infections. Childless households had infections during 3-4...
Being a parent is a full-time job. Even on the good days, it seems like you're always two steps behind. Here at University of Utah Health's South Jordan Health Center...
Acetaminophen and ibuprofen are commonly used to reduce fever and relieve pain, but dosage guidelines for children aren't clearly labeled on the bottle. Here's the lowdown.
Kids who have autism often struggle with organized team sports because of communication and social difficulties. But these five sports tend to be winners.
As parents, we do our best to protect our kids against the spread of germs and disease. But when family members or friends wear their shoes indoors, they may be...
