The mental health challenges for families of medically ill children are unique. Here's my approach after decades of ...

Mothering does not end when our kids are 18 or 21. Mothering adult children is hard, and very few parenting books focus on this very long period in the parent-child relationship. Mothering adult ...

A federal commission to examine U.S. chronic disease could undercut real treatment for kids with depression, ADHD and other ...

Children who frequently miss school because of abdominal complaints are far more likely to be suffering from disorders of the ...

Data Sources: We searched MEDLINE and PubMed from inception to September 2015 for English-language articles relevant to chronic critical illness, particularly of pediatric patients. We also ...

Chronic illness is a serious concern worldwide. In response to the growing burden in the USA, on Feb 13, 2025, US President ...

While prosecution for parents of chronically absent students remains rare in Indiana, its threat is causing frustration, ...

In places like Mingo County, W.Va., where working-age people are dying at record rates, a nurse learns what it takes to make ...

Commentary: Poor nutrition, environmental pollution and inadequate medical care lead to chronic health problems, ...

A new federal panel will start trying to improve Americans' health by looking at children's exposure to substances that could cause chronic inflammation. President Donald Trump emphasizes his ...

Managing asthma properly requires routine physician visits, taking medications as directed and paying attention to asthma symptoms.