Remember when we reported on the whooping cough epidemic in California and North Carolina? Good news! A Federal advisory panel just reviewed the situation, and made some new vaccine recommendations. Details after the jump.

A new study in the journal Pediatrics shows that a procedure known as gastric banding has jumped among teenagers. What is gastric band surgery and why are young people getting it?

A national awareness month can be a great opportunity to raise awareness of lesser- know health issues. That's why September is an excellent time to learn a little about the rare and mysterious condition known as Reye's Syndrome - and how to avoid it.

It's been 50 years since the US saw whooping cough in these numbers. Scientists thought the contagious coughing bug was wiped out, but it's on the rise again. Why?

That's right - your  household cleaners. A new study by the American Academy of Pediatrics brings good news and bad news.

Today ZocDoc is proud to announce the addition of Pediatricians! Truly, what could be worse than a sick child? Find a pediatrician and make an appointment quickly on ZocDoc the next time your little one is sick in the city.