Capitol Desk delivers the latest in health care policy and politics from Sacramento and around the state. Have an idea? Let us know. This week, a bill requiring eye exams for school-age children with ...

Lawmakers have an extraordinary opportunity to make a lasting difference with a single, sensible policy. Passing the Children’s Vision Bill means fewer students will fall behind for entirely ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Even if you don’t work in pediatrics, chances are good that you’re going to have to treat a patient who is on ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

While the pressure to perform academically is normalised, stress levels can sometimes escalate to the point where they interfere with a child’s wellbeing and their ability to focus. Celine ...

Exam season brings stress for students and parents alike, impacting performance and well-being. Prioritising sleep, implementing micro-plans with spacing and practicing mindfulness can significantly ...

Parents must bring their child or children to a licensed health care professional for a well-child examination. The provider ...

A female Navy officer is suing San Diego County Health and Human Services for removing her two-year-old son from her care while she was on duty and placing him in a youth home where he was subject to ...

The cheerily painted walls in the new medical exam room at the Kane County Child Advocacy Center are a vivid contrast to the work of helping young abuse victims that will take place within. That exam ...