Researchers have scanned the brains of more than 500 babies and young children in order to paint a detailed picture of the ...

Fluoride occurs naturally in drinking water, especially well water, but the concentrations are generally low in public water ...

In this cross-sectional study of children ages 9 to 10, moderately preterm birth was associated with long-term cognitive problems independent of socioeconomic status, genetics, and other risk factors.

New research has uncovered a disrupted brain communication pathway in children with autism that impairs their ability to quickly shift attention—an essential skill for social interaction.

Investigators have linked difficult early life experiences with reduced quality and quantity of the white matter communication highways throughout the adolescent brain. This reduced connectivity is ...

A new strengths checklist aims to help parents, carers and clinicians more easily identify a child’s skills, talents and positive qualities.

UNIGE scientists identified a brain circuit where lies the origin the social difficulties experienced by people with autism spectrum disorders.

The link between air pollution and cognition is clear, with evidence showing pollutants affect brain development and increase neurodegenerative disease risk.

While technology undoubtedly has its benefits in enhancing education, it also brings with it a host of dangers that are ...