The children of women who used cannabis while pregnant continue to show elevated rates of symptoms of depression and anxiety as they enter adolescence.

Not all cases of La Crosse disease affect the neurological system, but those that do can be severe and sometimes fatal – especially in children.

A new study provides the first glimpse into what happens in children’s brains as they meditate.

Kids who walk or bike to school are more likely to stay active later, research finds. Urban design can encourage this kind of "active commuting."

Robots can be better at detecting mental wellbeing issues in children than parent-reported or self-reported testing, a new study suggests.

Providing emotional support for parents can help their children weather adversity, research finds.

Kids with Down syndrome prefer the textures of foods that offer a less nutritious diet. A new study may lead to the availability of healthier options.

Researchers report a jump in rates of type 2 diabetes among kids during COVID. A shutdown of school activities and sports may help explain why.

A new study finds that kids born near fracking sites in Pennsylvania were two to three times more likely to be diagnosed with leukemia between ages 2 and 7.