At most well-child visits, parents expect to hear about height and weight. But another important number is quietly becoming part of routine care: blood pressure. While many people think of high blood ...

Researchers from the University of Melbourne and Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) have developed a blood test capable of rapidly diagnosing rare genetic diseases in babies and children, ...

A groundbreaking blood test promises to transform the diagnosis of rare genetic diseases in babies and children, offering results in under three days and potentially eliminating the need for invasive ...

February is National Heart Month and a good time to remember that heart disease is usually viewed as a disease that affects adults, but the causes of heart ...

The American Academy of Pediatrics currently recommends all children have cholesterol tests between nine and 11 years of age ...

While there is no lead level that is considered safe, elevated levels of the heavy metal in children can lead to ...