Why we can’t remember being babies
Have you ever wondered why you can’t remember anything from when you were a baby?
Even though we learn a lot in our first years...
What is causing autism rates to rise? And should we be concerned?
Autism diagnoses have skyrocketed—from a rare condition to a common reality for 1 in 36 children.
The dramatic rise has drawn national attention, including from...
Study finds new gene linked to autism and developmental delays
A recent international study published in Molecular Psychiatry has identified new genetic variants associated with autism and developmental delays.
This discovery adds to the growing list of...
More than half of adults and a third of kids will be overweight or...
A recent study predicts that by 2050, more than half of the world’s adults (3.8 billion people) and one-third of all children and teenagers...
Scientists discover how retinoic acid fights neuroblastoma in children
For nearly 50 years, doctors have known that the drug retinoic acid helps treat neuroblastoma, a type of solid tumor that occurs in children.
However,...
5 things parents should know – and do – to keep kids’ hearts healthy
Keeping kids healthy can be a big job. From the day their children are born, parents ferry them to and from medical offices, getting...
What to do if your child injures their teeth or mouth
Kids are naturally curious and active, so falls and accidents are part of growing up.
Whether it’s a tumble, a bike crash, or a sports...
Six things to do if your child’s weight is beyond the ideal range—and one...
One of the more significant challenges we face as parents is making sure our kids are growing at a healthy rate.
To manage this, we...
Here’s what happens when a school is located near a cannabis dispensary
As more states legalize marijuana, researchers are examining the effects of legalization on society.
Angus Kittelman, an assistant professor of special education at the University...
When is a good time for a child to start music lessons
There are many reasons a child should learn a musical instrument.
Not only does it give them the opportunity to make music, a significant body...