Parents' genes -- even when not directly inherited by a child -- may play a role in their educational and mental health outcomes, finds a new report.

Eating a healthy diet as a child is linked to girls having their first menstrual period at an older age than those who consumed a less healthy diet, according to a new study. The findings remained ...

The Bombay High Court on Monday took suo motu (on its own) cognizance of delay on the long waiting period for prospective parents who are seeking to adopt children in the country and also issued ...

Both, stunting and malnutrition disproportionately affect marginalized communities, exacerbating social and economic ...

Survivors of the recent attacks in Plateau State are still struggling to come to terms with the heavy losses they suffered ...

What is the purpose of this framework? This framework should be used by integrated care boards (ICBs) to support the commissioning of high-quality services for children and young people with cerebral ...

A Department of Health and Human Services employee has emailed dozens of people this week, mistakenly including plans to ...

Tropical cyclones cut schooling chances for children in poor countries. Girls are hit hardest. Damage is worse where storms are rare.

Update: Jackson Rodríguez's wife and 5-year-old child have been rescued, police said. Ecuadorian soccer player Jackson Rodríguez's wife and 5-year-old child were kidnapped early Wednesday ...

If you aren’t using hormonal contraception, you may be able to induce your menstrual period naturally. Modifying your exercise routine, taking steps to relieve stress, eating certain fruits and ...

By chunking class time using gradual release of responsibility, teachers can vary their teaching strategies to help students ...

The first 1,000 days of life, from conception to a child’s second birthday, are globally acknowledged as the most critical period for growth and development. During this phase, a child’s brain and ...