Young children exposed to unusually high temperatures are less likely to reach basic developmental milestones in literacy and ...

Climate change-including high temperatures and heat waves-has been shown to pose serious risks to the environment, food ...

Every child blossoms in their own time. Some take their first steps earlier, while others find their voice a little later. These differences are perfectly natural. But when a child consistently falls ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. For children with developmental delays such as autism, early is everything. Early diagnosis ...

With our free press under threat and federal funding for public media gone, your support matters more than ever. Help keep the LAist newsroom strong, become a monthly member or increase your support ...

Around a child’s first birthday, parents and caregivers can often start noticing signs and behaviors that could point to developmental delay in their children, causing concern for their well-being.

Children who are mistreated at a young age are more likely to experience a wide range of developmental delays and health problems, according to Christian Connell, Ken Young Family Professor in Healthy ...

Researchers have found in a cohort study that fetal exposure to early-onset preeclampsia was associated with a higher risk of ...

A new study has found an association between a one-year-old’s screen time and an increased risk of developmental delays later in childhood, particularly in the areas of communication and ...

Parents often worry about their child's speech development. Experts clarify normal milestones, noting red flags like no ...