KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A new report card has found that American children average a D- when it comes to the recommended daily dose of physical activity. Overall, health officials indicated that the ...

Regular physical activity can improve adolescents' mental health and help with behavioral difficulties, research suggests. Engaging in regular moderate to vigorous physical activity at age 11 was ...

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released new guidelines for treating children and teens with obesity. The 73-page guidelines outline a proactive approach, where children and their families ...

“This year’s selection of science trade books includes engaging stories and beautiful illustrations that are bound to spark students’ imaginations and keep the pages turning,” said Erika Shugart, Ph.D ...

Children of all ages will be able to see a lot more color and activities with the Kites for Kids event at the Carnegie Science Center. A space at the museum will be transformed into something special ...

Researchers from the University of Waterloo discovered that measuring long-term stress through children’s hair samples can reveal early signs of mental health risks in those living with chronic ...