Effective immediately, the updated US childhood vaccine schedule will reduce the number of recommended vaccines for all children to 11 diseases, down from 18. On January 5, 2026, the CDC updated the ...

Can you diagnose this patient? Take our poll and find out! Then check back for the full case, differential diagnosis, and correct diagnosis. His vital signs in clinic were within normal limits, and ...

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The latest update to the HEEADSSS psychosocial interview for adolescents includes new questions on electronic media use in addition to its time-tested strategies for identifying the critical stressors ...

Despite the growing involvement of fathers in their children’s lives, there persists a lack of focus on fathers in pediatric care. Updated guidelines can help pediatricians to better engage fathers in ...

Pediatricians need to recognize symptoms of perinatal depression in new mothers, provide basic counseling and treatment, and refer for appropriate services when needed. Postpartum depression occurs in ...

Finding an acceptable alternative to breast milk has proved to be a complicated quest that continues today. Finding an acceptable alternative to breast milk has proved to be a complicated quest that ...

A pediatrician in Colorado attempts to tackle the way literacy is taught so that his daughter—and others—who have dyslexia can get the help they need. Recent articles and position statements have been ...

Discover mental health screening tools for the pediatric primary care provider. The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners called to prioritize integrating pediatric mental health into ...

A 4-year-old boy was brought for evaluation of a tiny cystic mass on the penis. The lesion was first noted a year earlier when the foreskin became retractable. A 4-year-old boy was brought for ...

A CDC report shows only 23% of U.S. teens get enough sleep, with disparities highlighting the need for targeted health interventions. The findings regarding sleep behaviors highlight a trend of ...

A recent poll reveals that teens primarily consume caffeine through soda, tea, coffee, and energy drinks, with parents expressing concern about the health risks associated with excessive intake. A ...