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

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

The distribution of wealth between different people living in specific geographical regions has changed substantially over ...

Researchers found that even limited social media use can hurt children’s ability to focus and retain information—echoing what ...

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

In case parents needed another reason to police their children's screen time, new research shows that social media use is ...

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A joint observational study by Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) and Columbia University has found that prenatal exposure to a common pesticide also used as an ...

Hearing the sound of their mother's voice promotes development of language pathways in a premature baby's brain, according to ...

A developmental sign in early childhood could help to flag the future likelihood of ADHD—and ensure the right support is given at the right time. Brain wiring at this stage of life could lay the ...

Tougher restrictions are coming for teen users on Instagram as a new study is highlighting the impact of social media on teen ...

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