A 7-year-old Maryland student is recovering after reportedly being found hanging in a school bathroom last week, in an incident officials say was a result of "horseplaying." ...

The use of antibiotics in the first year of life has been found to be a risk factor for the development of childhood asthma.

The centrality of the first 1000 days—from conception to 2 years of age—for early childhood development is recognised in global research, policy, and practice as a crucial period for physical growth ...

Following the first 1000 days of life that span from conception to two years of age, the next 1000 days of a child's life from 2–5 years of age offer a window of opportunity to promote nurturing and ...

New research finds excessive screen time is associated with childhood obesity. But by limiting a toddler’s time in front of ...