The growing toll of climate-related disasters is a risk to the emotional well-being of young people. An Orange County, ...

Young children mirror their parents' behaviors, including those regarding food habits. Research shows parental food ...

Studies reveal how risky play can benefit child development. But encouraging it can be a challenge for parents.

Why now: In her new book, The Inner Clock: Living in Sync with Our Circadian Rhythms, Peeples describes an experiment in ...

Jill McAuley writes, she was an independent, athletic and social 18-year-old. The next, she was dependent, immobile and ...

Neurodevelopmental conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism affect about 1 in 10 ...

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy shares his "parting prescription" for the country in a letter shared exclusively with ...

The way women experience nature might be affected by gender roles and stereotypes—as well as gender-based violence. How can ...

This cognitive escapism was closely linked to reduced stress levels and improved mental health. The analysis showed that playing open-world games directly boosted participants' relaxation levels, ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — A teacher at an elementary school in Toledo has been suspended after she was accused of putting two preschoolers outside in cold weather without coats as punishment for crying.

A new study from the University of South Australia reveals that not all sedentary activities are equal for brain health. Engaging in mentally stimulating pursuits like reading, crafting ...