Kevin Mayhood

Research on rare pediatric diseases often remains underfunded and obscure until motivated families give scientists — and their own children — a much-needed shot at potential therapies worthy of federal funding.

Emerging research suggests prolonged postconcussion rest yields no benefit for most patients.

Do you keep a parent in the room while the virus rages inside a child?

Possible solutions may include more technology, physician extenders and seeing children less often.

Drugs that help minors with severe mental health disorders may put overweight and obese patients at risk for severe liver disease