Nearly half of all U.S. children aren't getting the sleep they need, a new National Sleep Foundation survey reports. About 44% of children do not consistently get the recommended amount of sleep for their age, according to ...
Mar 15, 2026
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When you get better at a skill—recognizing a familiar face in a crowd, spotting a typo at a glance, or anticipating the next move in a game—sensory neurons in your brain become more coordinated, sharing information rather ...
Mar 5, 2026
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Research by Stanford scholars shows that access to public preschool improves diagnosis rates and support for developmental and behavioral conditions in low-income children.
Jan 15, 2026
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Bullying in the United States remains a serious public health issue with consequences that extend far beyond the school grounds. For adolescents, being bullied—or engaging in bullying—can lead to lasting mental, physical ...
Jan 12, 2026
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Young adolescents, especially boys, who participate in organized sports between ages 6 and 10 are less likely to defy their parents, teachers and other authority figures, a new study by researchers in Canada and Italy suggests.
Dec 8, 2025
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Modern imaging is contributing significantly to giving us a better understanding of how our brains work. In the long term, this will also help us to treat learning disorders in a more targeted way and develop new learning ...
Sep 11, 2025
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Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a rare genetic condition that affects approximately 100,000 Americans. Children diagnosed with the disorder often have motor delays and learning disabilities. Many are also diagnosed with ...
Jul 18, 2025
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Two babies in Oregon became ill with lead poisoning after eating baby food from Target that had been previously recalled, Oregon health officials said.
Jul 7, 2025
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When parents are concerned about their child's development, they often seek an assessment to address concerns and identify any conditions, such as autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or learning disorders.
Apr 15, 2025
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Preterm birth rates are lower than the national average for white women and higher for Black and Asian women, and women living in the most deprived areas, according to a new University of Bristol-led study published in BMC ...
Sep 23, 2024
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