The global burden of child and youth deaths remains high, despite dramatic reductions in under-5s deaths, and there are stark inequalities across the globe in the availability of health services to ...

In Western cultures, adolescence is often viewed as a time of rebellion and irresponsibility. A new article published in the journal Child Development Perspectives synthesized recent research on ...

The researchers concluded that owning a smartphone was associated with depression, obesity, and insufficient sleep in early ...

Child and adolescent mental health has become a major global concern as young people face increasing psychological, developmental, and socio-environmental ...

Physician-scientists at Oregon Health & Science University warn that exposure to air pollution may have serious implications ...

Some people believe that parenting doesn’t have that much influence on the child and adolescent’s development. After all, nature can predominate over nurture, and there are so many other factors ...

PARIS — A child or adolescent athlete generally engages in school and extracurricular sports practice for more than 10 hours per week. High-level child or adolescent athletes engage in more than 20 ...

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 ...

An OHSU study reveals everyday air pollution subtly alters adolescent brain structure, impacting mood and memory. Findings suggest even "safe" levels pose long-term risks to child development.

In a city where policy decisions often feel distant from the lives they shape, a signing ceremony in Kampala on December 15 carried consequences far beyond the conference room. With a fresh $5.5 ...

The New Juaben Traditional Council has organised a durbar on “Akwasidae Kese ” at Yiadom-Hewdie Palace in Koforidua, with a ...