A UC San Diego study looked at marijuana use and cognitive development in more than 11,000 teenagers over the course of ...

Black children living in poverty face increased instances of stress and trauma that can alter their brain development, a new study found. The study was published this week by the American Journal of ...

A difference of a few years may not sound like much, but in autism spectrum disorder, earlier identification can open ...

Summer vacations bring excitement for kids but often concern for parents later with issues like sleep problems, reduced ...

"This is challenging for families because they do not have a good, science-based reference to go to when they are unsure ...

Before age 5, a baby's brain grows rapidly, undergoing a uniquely important moment in development. Yet, many don't understand just how critical it is for setting a person's foundation for thriving.

Between the ages of three and four, children undergo a major leap in their ability to use grammar, and recent research ...

From televisions in living rooms to tablets in playrooms, digital screens have become common in homes everywhere. Toddlers today encounter screens far more often than children in previous generations.

The researchers found that the higher daily social media use was significantly associated with lower total cortical thickness ...

Cursive is again becoming something to write home about as experts point out it may just boost a child's brain development. The "Cursive Challenge" is also now going viral on TikTok, with several ...

The government is set to celebrate the 8th edition of ‘Poshan Pakhwada’, reaffirming the commitment to improving nutritional ...