An Associated Press poll shows that 38 percent of all parents do not want their children vaccinated against the H1N1 virus, or swine flu. What ...

DENVER—Discarding a number of twigs that did not conform to his high standards, Nicholas Thompson, 5, finally selected a favorite stick from...

A new government study published in the journal Pediatrics indicates that one in every 91 American children is affected by autism instead of...

A Census report says that Nevada leads the nation in uninsured children, with nearly 20 percent lacking health coverage. What do you think?

WILMINGTON, NC—Following an exhaustive six-week search, federal and local authorities announced Monday that they have finally located a...

MYRTLE BEACH, SC—In a tragedy none have struggled to comprehend, a group of 12 schoolchildren on a whale-watching trip died in a perfectly...

Researchers have found that dogs are capable of comprehending up to 250 words, can count to five, and are capable of deception, putting them on ...

A recent survey suggests teens who believe they'll die at a young age are more likely to engage in risky behavior. What do you ...

FORT SMITH, AR—Hoping to avoid rudely interrupting the meals of nearly two dozen other patrons, James Larson lowered his voice while quietly...

Forty-two-year-old Michelle Duggar of the TLC show 18 Kids And Counting is expecting a 19th child in March. What do you think?

NAPERVILLE—Although the extent of the injury has not yet been determined, seventh-grade sources said that it was totally gushing blood and would probably need ...

LOWELL, MA—The barbecue, which began shortly after 4 p.m., saw both emotionally fragile and needy family members Nicholas Aunchman, 3, and Sandy Aunchman ...

According to a report from the United States Department of Agriculture, it will cost a total of $221,190 to raise a child born in ...