2+ hour, 7+ min ago  (666+ words) Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. It affects millions of people and can make everyday life feel difficult and overwhelming. People with depression often experience long periods of sadness, low energy, trouble sleeping,…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago  (599+ words) A major new discovery is changing how scientists understand certain childhood brain disorders, and it could help thousands of families finally find answers. A research team led by scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has identified…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (857+ words) When a young child faces a traumatic situation, their body reacts in a very basic way'it focuses on survival. This response helps the child cope in the moment, but it may come at a hidden cost. Resources that should support…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (624+ words) Scientists have discovered a new genetic condition that may be far more common than anyone expected, offering long-awaited answers to many families. Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, working with international teams, have…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (763+ words) Scientists from the University of Maryland School of Medicine have made an important discovery about how a child's brain develops. Their research shows that inflammation during childhood may affect the growth of certain brain cells. This finding may help explain…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (687+ words) Meningitis is often not discussed as much as other major diseases, but it continues to cause a large number of deaths around the world every year. A new global study has found that more than 259, 000 people died from meningitis in…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (789+ words) Autism is a condition that begins early in life and affects how children communicate, learn, and connect with others. Many children with autism find it hard to express themselves, understand social cues, or build relationships. These differences can show up…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (586+ words) The COVID-19 pandemic did more than interrupt school and daily routines'it may have slowed the development of important thinking skills in young children. A new study from researchers at Harvard University shows that children's "executive function" skills grew more slowly…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (826+ words) A growing body of research is showing that experiences in early childhood can have long-lasting effects on health, even many years later. A new study has found that severe stress during the first few years of life may increase the…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (676+ words) Autism is a condition that starts very early in life and affects how a person speaks, behaves, learns, and connects with others. People with autism are born with it, and it stays with them throughout life. It is more often…...