Bringing a furry friend into your home does more than just add joy and laughter to your family. Pets can actually help your ...

Children exposed to high levels of screen time before age 2 showed changes in brain development that were linked to slower ...

Children exposed to high levels of screen time before age two showed changes in brain development that were linked to slower ...

The first five years of a child’s life are everything. For Our Keiki shares simple, practical tips to boost your child’s development from birth to five years old. When it comes to brain development, ...

Adderall, Ritalin and other stimulants prescribed for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder seem to work on brain areas ...

A long-term study shows how screen time in babies may alter brain development and increase vulnerability to anxiety years ...

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When Superstorm Sandy made a beeline for New York City in October 2012, it flooded huge swaths of downtown Manhattan, leaving 2 million people without electricity and heat and damaging tens of ...

Living in neighborhoods with high levels of violence can affect children's development by changing the way that a part of the brain detects and responds to potential threats, potentially leading to ...

How does a child's brain develop? Why are the first five years more powerful than most of us ever realize? Check out these ...

Air pollution affects more than children's lungs. A paediatrician explains how toxic air can quietly interfere with brain development, attention and learning, and what families and schools can do to ...