CHOP genetic research shows that higher body mass index (BMI) causes harmful effects on the risk of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and inflammation.

Kenneth Ginsburg, MD, served as editor of a new professional education series published by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Officials from CHOP and AtlantiCare announced a new partnership that delivers CHOP newborn and pediatric care to the southeastern New Jersey communities AtlantiCare serves.

CHOP is the first center to offer a comprehensive HLA typing test. Using new gene-sequencing tools, the new test will expedite donor matching and improve transplantation outcomes.

Not sure if the emergency department or urgent care is the best choice for your sick child? Learn about your options when your doctor’s office is closed.

It’s not always easy for a toddler or preschooler to accept a new baby. But there are ways to help make the transition a little smoother for your firstborn.

If you walk past your child’s bedroom at night and hear a loud, wince-inducing grating noise, she is probably grinding her teeth.

Babies who spend a lot of time on their backs are more susceptible to developing a flattened shaped head. Learn how to help re-shape positional plagiocephaly.

Hernias can come from more than heavy lifting. Many parents are unaware of the importance of recognizing and caring for hernias that young children can develop.

Caramel coloring may contain a chemical called 4-methylimidazole, or 4-MEI, which was found to cause cancer in mice.