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Families of young kids with ADHD should get parenting-skills therapy before other treatments, but this happens infrequently, a study found.

Families of young kids with ADHD should get parenting-skills therapy before other treatments, but this happens infrequently, a study found.

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More than two hours of daily screen time was linked to lower IQ and behavioral issues in 6- and 7-year-olds born very prematurely.

More than two hours of daily screen time was linked to lower IQ and behavioral issues in 6- and 7-year-olds born very prematurely.

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Stanford researchers find that "entertainment education" helps teach new mothers about the importance of breastfeeding.

Stanford researchers find that "entertainment education" helps teach new mothers about the importance of breastfeeding.

Immigrants living in the U.S. without legal status are often reluctant to get medical care even when they have DACA protection, study shows.

Immigrants living in the U.S. without legal status are often reluctant to get medical care even when they have DACA protection, study shows.

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A Stanford pediatric infectious disease expert is highlighted in a new campaign to answer parents' questions about COVID-19 vaccines.

A Stanford pediatric infectious disease expert is highlighted in a new campaign to answer parents' questions about COVID-19 vaccines.

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After a lull early in the pandemic, head injury rates for kids are ticking up again. Parents should know what to do if their child gets hurt.

After a lull early in the pandemic, head injury rates for kids are ticking up again. Parents should know what to do if their child gets hurt.

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After 10 years of living with a special device that helps the heart pump blood, one pediatric patient is part of an elite group of survivors.

After 10 years of living with a special device that helps the heart pump blood, one pediatric patient is part of an elite group of survivors.

A cancer survivor treated at Stanford has written a book to help kids facing stem cell transplant understand the procedure and approach it with courage.

A cancer survivor treated at Stanford has written a book to help kids facing stem cell transplant understand the procedure and approach it with courage.

As more children and teens with diabetes use technology to treat the disease, U.S. kids of lower socioeconomic status are being increasingly left behind.

As more children and teens with diabetes use technology to treat the disease, U.S. kids of lower socioeconomic status are being increasingly left behind.

A Stanford-led study of twins with and without food allergies has uncovered differences in the fecal bacteria of allergic and non-allergic individuals.

A Stanford-led study of twins with and without food allergies has uncovered differences in the fecal bacteria of allergic and non-allergic individuals.

Stanford researchers have several projects underway to improve imaging techniques, bracing treatment and surgeries for kids and teens with scoliosis.

Stanford researchers have several projects underway to improve imaging techniques, bracing treatment and surgeries for kids and teens with scoliosis.

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A Stanford researcher talks about navigating the uncertainty of making medical decisions for her 5-year-old son with an undiagnosed genetic disorder.

A Stanford researcher talks about navigating the uncertainty of making medical decisions for her 5-year-old son with an undiagnosed genetic disorder.

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Stanford infectious disease expert Yvonne Maldonado, MD, describes principles for developing safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines for everyone.

Stanford infectious disease expert Yvonne Maldonado, MD, describes principles for developing safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines for everyone.

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Technology that sends blood sugar-level updates to their smartphones improves outcomes for young people with type 1 diabetes, a Stanford trial shows.

Technology that sends blood sugar-level updates to their smartphones improves outcomes for young people with type 1 diabetes, a Stanford trial shows.

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