3+ hour, 28+ min ago   (808+ words) Chemical additives commonly used in baby mattresses have been found to move into the air closest to where young children sleep. That exposure accumulates during long hours of rest at a stage when bodies are still rapidly developing. New children's…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (845+ words) Addictive patterns of phone and social media use in early adolescence have emerged as a stronger marker of suicide risk than time spent on screens alone. That finding reframes everyday phone habits as a mental health signal that quietly intensifies…...

6+ day, 5+ hour ago   (715+ words) Spending time with grandchildren is often warm and rewarding. For many grandparents, that time also includes regular caregiving, such as babysitting or school pickups " a role that researchers are now linking to cognitive health. A new study suggests that caregiving…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (826+ words) Stress affects daily life for many children, not only adults. Family conflict, bullying, poverty, racism, or unsafe neighborhoods can place constant pressure on a growing body and brain. Scientists now know stress during pregnancy, early childhood, and teenage years can…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (797+ words) Many people connect attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, with school challenges during childhood. New research shows that ADHD traits can influence physical health far beyond school years. A major study from University College London (UCL) and the University of…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (777+ words) Cities often feel crowded, noisy, and stressful. Concrete roads and tall buildings dominate daily surroundings. Green areas offer relief and help people feel calmer and healthier. However, science now shows that not all green areas support heart health in equal…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (1102+ words) A pesticide level that doesn't make fish drop dead can still be doing something quieter, and potentially more damaging over time." New research suggests that long-term exposure to very low concentrations of chlorpyrifos, a widely used insecticide, can speed up…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (811+ words) An archaeological excavation at U'akl" H'y'k uncovered the remains of at least seven infants placed beside a monumental structure, rather than inside formal burial pits. Archaeologists from Italy and Turkey led the work on the Anatolian plateau, where the deaths…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (955+ words) When food prices spike, families feel the strain immediately. What's harder to see is how those shocks can quietly shape a child's body for decades. During Indonesia's late-1990s economic crisis, rice prices surged as millions of children passed through critical…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (836+ words) Breast milk is often associated with nutrition, comfort, and immune protection. Less attention is paid to the living microbes it contains. New research shows that these bacteria help shape a baby's gut during early life. Gut bacteria influence digestion, vitamin…...