Tag: children

Neuroscientists know that pregnant mothers’ brains change in ways that appear to help with caring for a baby. Now researchers ...

Growing up rough leads to growing old early.

It acts as a dangerous toxin, even at low exposure levels

Evidence is increasingly suggesting that young children are not playing an important role in the spread of disease.

These are not the headlines I like to write.

New guidelines offer a list of things schools need to consider before reopening to students.

Social distancing means more time inside for our youngsters, and that also means more screen time. However, a new study ...

You shouldn't shy away from talking to your kids -- this can actually be very helpful.

Most children don't seem to show symptoms of coronavirus although they're infected -- but they can pass it on to ...

Ahh, lies... just like mama used to make 'em.

Ew, teenagers.

This may be a core property of human nature.

Sometimes, less is more. But for a few years in our lives, less can be everything.

Many parents have been suspecting this for a while -- now we have the science to confirm it.

The science is clear: the “right” age to have a child according to your biological clock is under 35 for ...

However, their mothers still too care of them as best of they could.

The game is only being used for research purposes and is not available to the public, but has helped inform ...

A weak handshake may be a sign of unhealthy outcomes in the future, according to a new study.

Parents should add fresh fruits and vegetables to their kids' diets instead.

Put down that burger and that soda!

Researchers believe a rare mutation associated with breathing muscles is the cause of SIDS.

Brain abnormalities might lead to cognitive impairment. that could have significant long-term consequences.

Researchers suggest these findings need to be considered when updating guidelines for pregnant women.

Experts say children's finger muscles have to be exercised by playing with real toys.

Scientists discovered that having children significantly shortened telomeres (genetic markers of aging).

...I want one too.

Kids really shouldn't be drinking... really.

Two-thirds of Nso children have enough restraint to pass a test that predicts success later in life.

Stress -- it's never good for you. But sometimes, it's worse.

There is so much more we can do.

Knowing what it's not brings us one step closer to understanding what it is.

Immunization is important.

When preschoolers hang out with each other, they tend to borrow each other's personalities, a new study has found.

Don't skip on meals!

Because no one wants to feed and wash their siblings.

Parents tell their children that 'lying is bad' but not everyone takes their word for it.

Children judge a book by its cover.

Researchers found a positive association between the amount of time spent playing video games and children's mental health as well ...

Is the American dream over?

Loyalty is a complex emotion, and paradoxical at times. For many loyalty is intrinsically link to identity, since our loyalty ...

The fast rise of childhood and adolescent obesity in the US should be one of the government's biggest concern.  One ...

Several cultural beliefs and modern social practices may hinder children's mental, moral and emotional development, finds a study by an ...

Homes cleaned at least once a week with bleach might provide an environment that puts children at a higher risk ...

A typical school cafeteria serving contains fried food stuff like nuggets, mashed potatoes or peas. Kids' nutritional uptake and diet ...

You often hear people complaining that kids don't play outside anymore - instead just hanging in the house all day ...

Image via Medscape. In many cases, doctors prescribe antibiotics to children, but most of the time, those viruses don't even ...

A study by researchers at Harvard University found that children from a tender age have an advanced idea of fairness ...

Heavily decorated classroom (bottom) disrupt attention and lead to smaller learning gains than when the decorations were removed (top image). ...

Gifted children are supposed to be tomorrow's leaders, scientists, and innovators - but the exceptionally smart are often invisible in ...

North Carolina State University researchers report that parents who work odd schedules or jobs that differ from the typical "9 ...