Scientists estimate that trillions of bacteria and viruses -- commonly called germs -- are all around us, on nearly ...

Young children can contract up to 10 respiratory viruses annually as their immune systems encounter different infections for ...

Forget colorful leaves. Any caregiver knows that the real signs of fall are kids with coughs, sneezes and sniffles.

Kids today consume far more sugar than recommended, but the effects don’t stop in childhood. New research reveals surprising ways early sugar exposure shapes long-term health. It's not just candy.

"It’s complicated to guide them through this, as when they go home, most of what I teach can be unlearned fairly quickly." ...