Scientists found that childhood trauma can change DNA and brain development, leaving long-term biological marks.

New research reveals that child maltreatment leaves measurable biological “scars” on DNA, altering brain structure and function.

A new study published in Nature Mental Health has found that children growing up in states with higher income inequality show ...

Excessive screen time poses risks to children's development, including attention problems, social skill deficits, and sleep ...

Child maltreatment, which includes abuse and neglect, is one of the most serious public health concerns worldwide.

Hearing a mother’s voice helps premature babies’ brains grow faster and develop stronger language connections.

HELPING YOUR CHILD UNDERSTAND LANGUAGE. A LOCAL HOSPITAL IS ONE OF THE ONLY HOSPITALS IN SOUTH FLORIDA OFFERING A PROGRAM TO NEW PARENTS. AFTER HAVING A BABY. ON THE IMPORTANCE OF BRAIN DEVELOPMENT ...

A new animal study suggests that SARS-CoV-2 infection in fathers before conception could cause changes in sperm. It can ...

When babies are born, their brains contain billions of neurons. But how those neurons interact — and what they can do as babies grow through childhood into adulthood — is largely shaped by their ...

Dr. Michael Glazier told Newsweek: "Adults have to be the ones encouraging hydration before it becomes a problem." ...

A study published in Environment International concludes that air pollution during pregnancy is associated with slower brain ...