Newborns across the US are screened to check for hearing loss which is important as it helps families better understand their child's health

Israeli scientists believe they cracked code to better understand the genetic causes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

2,000 child study found that those who played video games for three hours per day or more performed better on cognitive skills tests.

UC Riverside engineers are developing low-cost, robotic “clothing” to help children with cerebral palsy gain control over their arm movement

Researchers looking at the impact passive screen use has on a young child’s development say watching television can be beneficial

Shifting 60 minutes of screen time to 60 minutes of physical activity resulted in 4.2 per cent lower body fat.

The data yield a simple but cost-free and effective technique that increases the chance of getting a crying infant to calm down and sleep.

The immune boosting benefits of a tuberculosis vaccine can be seen in infants more than one year after vaccination, according to a new study

With gun violence, war and other tragedies in the news, children are often exposed to scary images and information. What should parents do?

Removing cash welfare from children when they reach age 18 greatly increases the chances that they will face criminal justice charges.

Research on U.S. children and adolescents found that participation in a team sport is associated with fewer mental health difficulties.

Study finds that having a portable air cleaner in the home can reduce the negative impacts of air pollution on brain development in children

100 children from Martina Children’s hospital in Stockholm were able to try the digi-physical treatment concept over a period of one year.

A good reason for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder to eat their fruits and vegetables is it may reduce inattention.

Researchers have studied how the screen habits of US children correlate with how their cognitive abilities develop over time.

Hands-on exhibits are staples of science and children’s museums around the world, and kids love them. But do kids actually learn from them?

Access to newer supermarkets that offer fresh foods in some of New York City’s poorest neighborhoods was linked to a 1% decline in obesity.

Children learn demonstratives that call others’ attention to objects – such as ‘this/that’ and ‘here/there’ – at extremely young ages.

Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by motor and verbal tics, which are repetitive movements and vocalizations.

Toddlers whose mothers received special coaching in talking about memories grew into teenagers who experience better wellbeing.