Toddlers whose mothers experienced interpersonal violence during pregnancy are more likely to exhibit aggression and defiance toward their mothers, according to a new study. While it is well-known that pregnant…
Elevated levels of a metabolite of the banned insecticide DDT in the blood of pregnant women have been linked to an increased risk for autism in children, according to new…
Female toddlers whose mothers had high levels of cortisol during pregnancy are more likely to display anxious and depressive-like behaviors, according to a new study published in the journal Biological…
Women whose mothers live to at least 90 years old are also more likely to reach 90, free of serious diseases and disabilities, according to a new study published in…
New research shows that when a teen’s depression improves through treatment, so did depression experienced by the parent. “More young people today are reporting persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness…
The use of home robotics is on a roll as nearly 40 million U.S. homes have a voice-activated assistant like an Amazon Echo or Google Home, and it’s estimated that…
While treating nonverbal children with complex medical conditions, hospital nurses often face the challenging task of assessing whether or not a young patient is in pain, according to a new…
Expecting moms with low blood levels of long chain omega-3 fatty acids in their first and second trimesters may be at a significantly higher risk of early preterm birth compared…
In a new paper, Australian researcher Dr. Thomas Stehlik asserts that the alternative educational approach known as the “not-school” movement can lead to greater learning outcomes for children who are…
A new study has found that, in a way, the older you get the worse your decision-making becomes. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Waterloo in Canada,…