While digital devices can cause eye strain and fatigue, the most severe risks of early screen exposure involve a child's neurological, emotional, and physical health.

Increasing evidence suggests that there is no safe amount of alcohol a person can consume. Three recent studies indicate any ...

When we’re young, our brains retain neuroplasticity as they grow and adapt, a useful attribute that slowly degrades as we age ...

More than half the calories consumed by young kids in the U.S. come from ultra-processed foods. Now, a new study warns that ...

A recent study published in Molecular Psychiatry provides evidence that experiencing abuse during different stages of ...

What parents experience before conception and during pregnancy can leave a lasting impact on offspring brain development.

A toddler's activity levels are influenced by genetic differences, with some of the same genetic markers also linked to Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), according to new research ...

Nutritional imbalance during pregnancy can have long-lasting effects on the health status and disease susceptibility of the ...

As awareness grows about the importance of early childhood care and education, families are facing an increasingly difficult ...

Genetic differences affecting infant's activity also associated with ADHD, study finds Jul 2 Genetic differences or ...

Children who go on to start drinking alcohol before age 15 may already show distinctive patterns of brain organization years ...

Exposing infants and toddlers under 2 to smartphones or tablets — even for educational content — can negatively affect their ...