Child Development

Virtual reality may help treat autism

In a new study, researchers found that virtual reality (VR) games could play an important role  in treating people with autism, schizophrenia and Parkinson's...

Infants fed soy-based formula show differences in reproductive system

In a recent study, researchers found that soy-based formula for newborns could cause differences in reproductive-system cells and tissues, compared to babies who used...

It’s time to ban energy drinks to children

In a recent paper, researchers suggest it's time to bring in laws to ban the sale of caffeinated energy drinks to children and young...

Toxic metal may play a role in autism development

In a recent study, researchers find that environmental metal and metalloid pollution (lead, mercury, aluminum, and arsenic) may induce autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). The finding...
Soy-based formula may change baby’s reproduction system

Soy-based formula may change baby’s reproduction system

In a new study, researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia find that babies fed by soy-based formula had differences in the reproductive-system compared with...
Why newborns look ‘less cute’ than older babies

Why newborns look ‘less cute’ than older babies

In a recent study, researchers from Brock University find that adults think the faces of babies most appealing at around the six-month mark. This means...
Mobile phone radiation may hurt memory performance in kids

Mobile phone radiation may hurt memory performance in kids

In a recent study, researchers find that radiofrequency electromagnetic fields may harm the development of memory performance of specific brain regions. The rapid evolution of...
Mind-body therapy may help beat anxiety in teens

Mind-body therapy may help beat anxiety in teens

In a new study from Columbia University, researchers find that mind-body therapy can provide an effective method to help treat the very common problem...
13 Reasons Why

13 Reasons Why: How to spot teen suicide warning signs

The Netflix show ’13 Reasons Why’ has season 2 now. Although the show is about teenagers’ life, it is not relaxing, funny or easy to...
How omega-3s help keep kids out of trouble

How omega-3s help keep kids out of trouble

A recent study from UMass Lowell shows that omega 3 supplement could reduce disruptive, even abusive behavior. Previous research has shown that omega-3 fatty acids...