Why do some autistic people walk differently
Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people's brains develop and function, impacting behavior, communication and socializing.
It can also involve differences in the...
Yale study shows big cause of OCD in some children
Researchers at Yale University have made a significant discovery that could help explain why some children develop obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
They found that certain antibodies—proteins...
Scientists find the key to treating childhood heart disease
A new study from Cedars-Sinai has found that bacteria in the gut may play a powerful role in causing or reducing blood vessel inflammation...
Childhood abuse doubles risk of health and mental issues in adulthood
A new study published in Child Maltreatment reveals that adults who experienced both physical and sexual abuse during childhood are twice as likely to...
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...