Editor’s Note: Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez is a primary care pediatrician, director of pediatric telemedicine and assistant professor of pediatrics at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She is ...

Early childhood is a critical period for brain development, which is important for boosting cognition and mental well-being. Good brain health at this age is directly linked to better mental heath, ...

In its global guidance on generative AI, the organization cautions that rapid advances in AI tools are outpacing national ...

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You have likely heard the saying “it takes a village to raise a child” before. Although its exact origins are unknown, it is ...

MICRONUTRIENT deficiency or “hidden hunger” remains a public health concern among Filipino women. Many lack essential nutrients for themselves and their children’s healthy development.

Human development is influenced by, but not entirely determined by, our parents and our genes. Children may have very different personalities, and different strengths and weaknesses, than the ...

The safer children feel, the more they can show their true selves — warts and all — experts say. And that’s good for their development. By Melinda Wenner Moyer There was a moment over Thanksgiving ...

Children are surrounded by more entertainment, scheduled activities, and digital stimulation than previous generations could have imagined. While those options can be educational and enjoyable, they ...

According to a 2021 survey by the Human-Animal Bond Research Institute, 87% of pet owners have experienced improvements in their mental health due to having a companion animal. I have certainly felt ...