Despite this, pediatric cancer as a whole receives less than 6% of federal cancer research funding, delaying progress and a hope for a cure.

A drug called ribociclib, currently used to treat breast cancer, could slow the progression of certain pediatric high-grade gliomas, an aggressive type of childhood brain cancer, a new study has found ...

In the last decade, the incidence of restrictive eating disorders in children, like anorexia-nervosa and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorders (ARFID), has doubled. These disorders have severe ...

Neurodiversity advocates have long argued that autistic brains are differently wired. Now, new evidence shows they are right. Researchers have found atypical numbers of brain cells in two key areas of ...

Making children laugh can build deep emotional connections and soothe their nervous systems, making them more resilient and open to new ideas, says a leading child development expert. Dr. Jacqueline ...

Laughter is the best medicine, according to one old adage. Now, new research suggests it boosts child learning and ...

Researchers have found that having children seems to delay certain aspects of age-related cognitive decline. Rawpixel.com - stock.adobe.com See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New ...

Epilepsy isn't always easy to diagnose. Seizures often don't occur during routine brain-wave recordings (EEGs), leaving ...