I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve heard parents say, “She’s just not a maths person”. We don’t say, “He’s not a reading ...

We know that children need the basics — nutritious food, clean air, and safe places to learn and live. But to really thrive, ...

A meeting of the Pan American Health Organization this week will address the resurgence of measles in the Americas ...

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) performed within five minutes of a child's heart stopping nearly doubled their chances of survival, according to preliminary research to be presented at the ...

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) performed within five minutes of a child's heart stopping nearly doubled their chances of ...

After conventional wisdom seemed to make peanut allergies worse, a 15-year scientific journey led to “landmark” recommendations that now appear to be reducing their incidence.

Students nationwide can’t read or do math at basic levels and don’t know elementary science or history facts, but there’s a big program to rewire their brains, massage ...

Families with young children are yet again reeling after this week's Four Corners investigation into abuse in the early childhood sector.

Decades of data shows that eating saturated fat raises LDL cholesterol levels and contributes to heart disease.

Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the ...

The Food and Drug Administration is restricting the use of fluoride supplements used to strengthen children’s teeth ...

Young children have a lot of trust in scientists, and watching superhero TV shows with villainous researchers has little ...