The global burden of child and youth deaths remains high, despite dramatic reductions in under-5s deaths, and there are stark inequalities across the globe in the availability of health services to ...

Child and adolescent development encompasses the dynamic progression of biological, cognitive, emotional, and social capacities from infancy through adolescence. Early developmental processes, such as ...

A recent study from Oregon Health and Science University found common air pollutants can alter adolescent brain development.

Source: Carl Pickhardt Ph. D. A high school student in Australia wrote with five good project questions about growing up as an only child, seeking answers which might help parents appreciate some ...

According to a 2021 survey by the Human-Animal Bond Research Institute, 87% of pet owners have experienced improvements in their mental health due to having a companion animal. I have certainly felt ...