Only children are smarter, happier and more creative than those who grow up with siblings, according to a new study. “Contrary to the stereotypical impression of associations between [only children] ...

A single microscopic change in our DNA can permanently alter how the brain is built, locking in developmental problems that ...

Children who spend more than two hours in front of a television or computer screen were more likely to report behavioral and social problems than kids who watched less, according to a University of ...

A new study breaks down the reasons more U.S. adults say they are unlikely to have children. By Christina Caron When Jurnee McKay, 25, imagines having children, a series of scary scenarios pop into ...

Benefits of smartphone use: Findings from an ongoing survey of teens and tweens found that smartphone use starting at age 11 was found with greater overall well-being. Social media can be detrimental: ...

Adding tomato and mixed fruit juices to children’s asthma treatment led to better symptom control and happier, healthier lives, without side effects, say Thai researchers in a new clinical trial.

In the United States, how long a person lives can vary substantially depending on where in the country they reside. Comparing the life expectancy of people born from 1900 to 2000, a study published ...

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Want to stay current with Arthur’s writing? Sign up to get an email every time a new column comes out. When one of my now-adult kids was in middle school, I had a small epiphany about parenting. I had ...

Kids today consume far more sugar than recommended, but the effects don’t stop in childhood. New research reveals surprising ways early sugar exposure shapes long-term health. It's not just candy.

The other day I was awestruck by a video on TikTok that has garnered more than 47 million views. The video was of young ...