Why do some kids take bigger risks than others?
Some kids are risk-takers. Others tend to play it safe.
Are these differences simply based on personality, or do children’s environments help shape their willingness...
Could a pill help prevent a leading cause of childhood mortality?
Across much of the world, childhood diarrhea is a major killer.
Could a probiotic pill somehow be engineered to help stop the scourge in its...
Strange eating habits may signal autism
In a recent study from Penn State College of Medicine, scientists found that unusual eating behaviors may be a sign a child should be...
Scientists find eyes can show signs of ADHD, autism
In a recent study from Flinders University and elsewhere, scientists found that the eyes may be able to signal neurodevelopmental disorders such as both...
Troubled childhood may boost your risk of bipolar disorder
Scientists from the University of Manchester found that adults who suffered childhood abuse may be at increased risk for bipolar disorder.
They found the link...
Questions answered about COVID vaccines for babies, toddlers
For the last — and littlest — segment of the population yet to receive it, the COVID-19 vaccine is federally approved and available for...
Babies exposed to COVID in the womb have changes in brain development
Scientists from Spain found that babies born to mothers who suffered COVID-19 disease during pregnancy seem to exhibit differences in brain development at 6...
Medication cannot help kids with ADHD learn
For decades, most physicians, parents, and teachers have believed that stimulant medications help children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) learn.
But scientists from Florida...
Many eco-friendly products for children contain toxic PFAS chemicals
Scientists from Silent Spring Institute found many children's products, including those with green certifications, contain harmful PFAS chemicals that were not listed on the...
COVID-19 household transmission is high, and children play a big role
Scientists from the University of Ottawa found that SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) spreads extensively in households, with children being a significant source of that spread.
Approximately 50%...