Parents who reported spending more time on physical activities observed better motor skills in their kids, reports a new study. The findings of the study

Mother-infant touch and contact play a key role in baby's brain development and function, suggests a new study. As the world prioritizes social distancing

Parents need to be mindful of their own reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic and take care when explaining the situation to their kids, revealed University of South Australia child development experts.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been raising in the U.S. The new CDC report among 11 surveillance sites finds the prevalence as 1 in 54 among children aged 8 years in 2016 (or 1.

TPR gene is closely linked to ependymoma. It can help with not just diagnosis, but also treatment options for the condition, according to Richard Wong's

Paternal consumption of alcohol before conception and maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy can generate several deficits in the offspring, reports a new study.

Early introduction of solid foods to infants showed gut microbiome shifts, reports a new study. Gut microbiome changes are key factors in the development of common metabolic and immune conditions.

Fetal surgery to correct congenital spinal cord defects is more effective at treating neurological structure than surgery after birth, reports a new study.

Self-regulation strategies can help kids adjust and control their emotions, behavior and body movements, reports a new study. As every teacher will

Neuron offers new clues to why autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is more common in boys than in girls, reports a new study. Researchers led by Katherine

New bedroom air filter traps pollutants with diameters smaller than 2.5 micrometers and can significantly improve breathing in asthmatic children. It's

Babies create their episodic memory when they nap, which enables them to remember the details of their individual experiences after napping, reports a new study.

Scientists were found to see an indication of a benefit of newborn screening for newborns with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). On behalf of the Federal

A new helpline has been launched by the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) to provide counseling support to children and parents

As life has become virtual, parents who had previously set screen boundaries for their children, have to shift those boundaries for their kids to continue learning and growing, revealed study.

Blending dark green vegetables with fruits in commercially available baby foods makes them taste like fruit and often don't contain a high percentage of dark green vegetable, reports a new study.

New study finds a positive association between childhood undernutrition and exposure to excessive monsoon precipitation in India. The findings of the

Breastfeeding can protect infants from deadly viruses, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published in the journal iNature/i. Even

COVID-19 is possibly striking more kids than expected, an estimate that could significantly underestimate the demand for health care systems, reports a new study.

Screen time for babies is linked to developing greater autism spectrum disorder (ASD)-like symptoms later in childhood, stated findings, from the first

Temperament in infancy helps predict personality more than 20 years later, revealed researchers. For those individuals who show sensitivity to making

Telemedicine, home-monitoring devices, regular medical appointments, positive reinforcement from carers and health professionals could keep supported

Children who are exposed to prenatal air pollution are more likely to experience growth delays, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published in the journal iEnvironmental Health/i.

In premature infants, very low dose of Avastin (bevacizumab) was found to prevent blindness from retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), revealed results from

Researchers from Florida State University Department of Psychology have offered simple advice on parenting during COVID-19 pandemic. While there is

Only around five percent of the babies born to mothers with hepatitis C are themselves infected by the disease. A possible reason for this low figure

Breastfeeding mothers who use e-cigarettes or nicotine replacement therapies may be putting their breastfed babies at higher risk for skull defects, reports a new study.

Children should be engaged in physical activity by their parents and carers as a part of daily routine during the COVID-19 lockdown, reports a new study.

In low and middle income countries, immunizing children with two common vaccines namely the pneumococcal conjugate and rotavirus vaccines was found to

Maternal smoking during pregnancy raises the incidence of asthma in their kids later in life, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published in the iEuropean Respiratory Journal/i.

A new study has found that kids who experience "dependent" or clingy relationships with their preschool teachers tend to have difficulties in their relationships with their mothers.

Family pet can lead to strong bonds and reduced stress for both children with autism and their parents. According to the study, parents of children

Earlier high school start times results in increased rates of tardiness and absenteeism. "The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that high schools begin class after 8:30 a.

Inhibiting the inflammatory and blood-clotting molecule thrombin with targeted nanotherapy could protect against Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)-like injury in newborn, reports a new mice study.

Anxiety in school-aged children with autism spectrum disorder treated with autistic therapy and other psychosocial interventions. The analysis included

Parents and caregivers who adopt a more flexible approach to their children's learning can reduce behavioral challenges during the toddler years, reports a new study.

During COVID-19 pandemic, without regular intervention prompted by outside observers, there is a significant risk for more serious trauma to an abused child, stated new research.

Sleep onset problems in the first year of life lead to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis and are linked to altered neurodevelopmental trajectories

Sleep disruption occurs more often among children with autism, and brain development may be affected.br Infants spend most of their first year of life asleep.

Mother using antidepressants during pregnancy does not increase her child's risk for autism. Newport is director of the Women's Reproductive Mental Health

In Japan G20 leaders should focus on fulfilling their obligations to improve and expand their nations' health care systems. In a commentary published

Among adults with mental health disorders, losing Medicaid coverage was found to lead to lasting reductions in overall healthcare use and in outpatients

Among adult cancer survivors in the United States, health insurance literacy was linked to medical financial hardship as well as non-medical financial

Nearly half of adults in their 50s and early 60s weren't sure they'll be able to afford health insurance after their retirement, and two-thirds worried

People with high blood pressure are more likely to choose anti-hypertensive pills and tea over an hour of exercise finds a new survey. In the survey,

iArtemisia annua/i herb has now been genetically engineered to produce more Artemisinin. Anti-Malarial benefits of Artemisinin compound can only be

The natural substances dehydroevodiamine (DHE) and hortiamine isolated from Evodia rutaecarpa, a medicinal plant used in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Neurophysiological link between breathing (pranayama) and meditation has been discovered. The findings are published in the journal Psychophysiology.

Acupuncture seems to have no effect (Good or bad) on the in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure, finds a new study. The findings of this study are published in the IJAMA/I journal.

General practitioners in Australia have neutral attitude towards medical cannabis, research at the University of Sydney finds. The research team examined