Experts have discovered a simple blood test that could predict whether a child will go on to develop diabetes and heart ...

A teen with high blood pressure is more likely to become an adult with heart disease. Prenatal exposure to PFAS may put kids ...

Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) -- toxic chemicals found in products like nonstick pans and personal care items -- ...

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, May 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Children have an increased risk of high blood pressure if their moms suffered from health problems during pregnancy, a ...

Diastolic blood pressure (DBP — the bottom number) averaged 1.90 percentile points higher. Children born to mothers with one or more risk factors also had a faster increase in blood pressure between ...

According to 2023 state data, 108,080 children under the age of 6 were tested for lead in 2022 and 3.7% had elevated blood lead levels, which can pose some serious health risks. 3 West Michigan ...