Adm. Rachel L. Levine, M.D., FAAP, assistant secretary for health for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, touched on an array of issues important for pediatricians and families during Sunday’s keynote address.

Decades of research support the safety and effectiveness of fluoride to prevent caries.

In the U.S., more antimicrobials are used in agriculture than in humans.

The AAP has concerns about the validity of a new report linking community water fluoride levels that are twice the U.S. recommended amount to lower IQ in children.

The One Health initiative emphasizes the need for various disciplines and sectors to come together to promote human, animal and environmental health, recognizing that the health of children and adults is tied closely to the health of animals and our shared environment.

Federal officials have announced the recall of products that may be harmful to children.

Abby L. Nerlinger, M.D., M.P.H., FAAP, suggested six things AAP members can do to help their patients gain equitable access to a healthy environment.

The AAP was named among best companies in Chicago area; four-day CardioPREP course coming July 18; free courses on infection prevention and prenatal opioid exposure available now.

The Supreme Court struck down the “Chevron deference,” which allowed federal agencies to interpret ambiguities in the law.

Marginalized and minoritized communities exist because of the actions of those in power. Pediatricians exist to care for those communities.

AAP members can preorder the 2024 Red Book. Moving Pediatrics Forward campaign highlights public health achievements.

Chapters remain diligent in supporting laws and policies that will help protect families from the negative impacts of climate change.

The AAP first published a policy statement and technical report on global climate change and children’s health in 2007, marking the first time a leading U.S. medical society recognized the need to care for patients by caring for the planet.

The CDC and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry have updated guidance for clinicians.

Officials continue to investigate and seek to identify people affected by recalled cinnamon applesauce fruit pouches that contain elevated levels of lead and chromium.

The FDA said it is unclear if chromium found in recalled cinnamon applesauce products poses a health risk.

The new book Untangling the Thread of Racism: A Primer for Pediatric Health Professionals , authored by AAP leaders, is a thoughtful, hands-on resource to address racism and race-related issues in pediatric practice.

The FDA continues to investigate dozens of reports of lead toxicity in children potentially linked to cinnamon applesauce pouches manufactured in Ecuador.

Some of the most pressing health challenges facing U.S. children are influenced by community design.

The presence of glyphosate and other herbicide residues in genetically modified organism-containing food products is the main concern for potential effects on child health. Pediatricians can advise families of the importance of a healthy diet that minimizes ultra-processed foods.