Cognitive maturation refers to the biological development of the brain by which an individual’s thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving abilities evolve and become more sophisticated as they grow ...

Last week the government cut “indirect costs” to universities and medical centers, which cover shared resources like ...

A legal loophole is allowing children who access social media to see enticing advertisements for marijuana with potentially ...

Jan. 23, 2025 — New research looked at how cancers arise in children who are predisposed to developing the childhood kidney cancer, Wilms tumor, which could help anticipate the development of ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has questioned why autism rates have been rising over the last several years. Experts say he's missing nuance in these conversations.

For children with signs of neurological conditions such as autism, epilepsy and global developmental delay, genetic testing can help make the diagnosis, identify possible treatments and determine ...

Getting at least 30 minutes of daily summer sun in the first year of life may mean a lower relapse risk for children who are diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) later, according to a study ...

A Springfield Township man was arraigned last week on charges of first-degree child abuse after allegedly causing near fatal injuries to his two-month-old son. Daniel Charles Gracer, 31, is being held ...

In “Cerebral Entanglements,” Allan J. Hamilton argues that new imaging technologies give us unprecedented access — with ...

On the occasion of Valentine’s Day, we would like to celebrate the educators who care for the very youngest members of our ...

Not all homes are happy homes, and not all marriages are happy marriages. Unfortunately, whether homes are happy or not, there are frequently children involved. Whatever the problems are in the home, ...

While technology is an integral part of modern life, setting boundaries around cell phone use—especially in schools—could have long-term benefits for children’s brain health. As research ...