The earliest stages of life are a crucial time for child development and have a particularly important impact on the brain. More than 80% of a child's brain is formed during the first three years of ...

The American Academy of Pediatrics encourages parents and caregivers to read aloud with their newborns and young children as an opportunity to foster loving, nurturing relationships during a critical ...

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.

Perera is a Professor of Public Health, Director of Translational Research, and Founding Director of the Columbia Center for Children's Environmental Health. She is the author of Children’s Health and ...

At a typical pediatric visit, parents and clinicians examine where a child falls on growth charts that compare their height and weight to national averages. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest ...

Long screen time raises more ADHD symptoms in children, affecting the brain development. Screen time control is essential for ...

Share on Pinterest Researchers say racial inequities can change the brain structure of children, People Images/Getty Images Researchers say racial inequities can produce poverty and trauma that can ...

Some children with gender dysphoria recruited to a trial on puberty blockers could remain on the drugs after the study ends despite them being banned in the UK to treat under-18s with the condition, ...