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 ...

Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced Florida awards $30 million in grant funding to four specialty children’s hospitals in Florida to develop and improve access to clinical ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Can a toddler really read? A researcher-dad breaks down how the science of reading made him a believer after trying simple, ...

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.

A child’s early gut microbiome may influence their risk of developing depression, anxiety or other internalizing symptoms in ...