Child Development

Most baby foods in U.S. grocery stores are unhealthy, warns study

A new study has found that the majority of baby foods sold in U.S. grocery stores are unhealthy, with 60% failing to meet basic...

Why whooping cough now?

Pertussis, or whooping cough, is on the rise as we head into the new school year. That's compared to the last few years, when incidence...

Scientists warn of severe risks from button battery injuries in young children

A recent study led by the University of Sydney has highlighted the serious dangers that button batteries pose to young children. These small batteries, commonly...

Bed-sharing with your baby? New study says it’s safe for their development

A new study from the University of Essex has found that parents who share their bed with their babies don't need to worry about...

How early antibiotics can turn immunity into allergy

Researchers at the University of British Columbia have discovered how giving antibiotics to newborns can increase their risk of developing lifelong respiratory allergies. This groundbreaking...

What can you do if your child hates reading

During Book Week, we will see countless photos on social media of happy kids dressed as characters from their favorite books, while schools hold...

Childhood neglect damages cognitive function more severely than previously thought

Recent research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London and the City University of New York has uncovered...

Scientists find a possible key link to autism spectrum disorder

Scientists from Mayo Clinic and Yale University have uncovered potential origins of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). By studying human "mini-brain" models or organoids, the team...

How your high school friends’ genes could affect your mental health

Remember your mom telling you to choose your friends wisely? It turns out she was right, but in ways we’re only beginning to understand. A new...

Scientists develop new approach to helping kids with ADHD in San Francisco schools

Mornings used to be tough for Lissette and her son Andrew, a San Francisco fifth grader with dyslexia and ADHD. "He needed constant reminders to...