At most well-child visits, parents expect to hear about height and weight. But another important number is quietly becoming part of routine care: blood pressure. While many people think of high blood ...

The Canadian Paediatric Society is recommending cholesterol screening for all children between two and 10 years old, saying that about one in 300 Canadians have high cholesterol caused by a genetic ...

Policy statement from Canadian Paediatric Society says cholesterol buildup actually begins in childhood, so early ...

Lead poisoning occurs when children lick, swallow or breathe in dust from lead paint. Most homes built before 1978 have old lead paint, often under newer paint. If paint peels, cracks, or is worn down ...