American Academy of Pediatrics

The Illinois Senate is endorsing a plan to require children to ride in rear-facing car seats until age 2.The Senate Public Health Committee voted 7-0…

Tazewell County health officials worry that a growing number of vaccine-deniers could lead to outbreaks of preventable diseases and infant deaths. The CDC…

An influential doctors group is beefing up warnings about marijuana's potential harms for teens amid increasingly lax laws and attitudes on pot use. Dr.…

A measure to legalize certified professional midwives remains in limbo after testimonies from Illinois pediatricians.Illinois midwives and pediatricians…

Illinois lawmakers are again considering a ban on crib bumper pads along with a proposal to set state safety standards for the product.House lawmakers…