A hernia is a defect or weakness in of the abdominal wall where tissue — typically from the intestines — or fat can project through and cause a bulge. Hernias are more common in adults, but they can ...

People are having fewer children, and increasingly more only children. Nonetheless, those contemplating the one-child family ask themselves: Will my child be lonely? Am I cheating my only child? Is it ...

Pending legislation could ensure Children's Hospital in Colorado Springs receives millions in annual payments to make up for revenue shortfalls triggered by the military's insurance provider TRICARE ...

Parents often find themselves caught off-guard when their child starts exhibiting behavioral issues. For instance, their child may become disruptive at school or home. Children who show signs of a ...

Chickenpox is a highly infectious disease that usually occurs during childhood. By adulthood, more than 90% of Americans have had chickenpox. Since the mid-1990s, most children have been vaccinated ...

A recent audit by the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Inspector General uncovered that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) failed to monitor over 30,000 unaccompanied migrant ...

Socialization is crucial to children’s development from an early age, shaping their skills and fostering companionship and empathy. Relationships teach young children about perspective, taking turns ...

Ashlee is an insurance editor, journalist and business professional with an MBA and more than 17 years of hands-on experience in both business and personal finance. She is passionate about empowering ...

More than 170 endangered runaways have been found and been rescued as part of an operation conduced by the U.S. Marshals Service and other agencies. Overall, 200 missing children were found as part of ...

Cyan refers to a shade of blue. Cyanosis, then, is a purple or bluish discoloration of the skin. It’s a sign that there may be low levels of oxygen in the blood. Cyanosis is itself a symptom of an ...

Certain quotes about children can really hit home: It’s like someone else has managed to take your thoughts and put them into a more eloquent sentence. You don’t understand the love a parent has for ...