New research finds age 13 is a turning point when bedtime screen use spikes, cutting into the sleep adolescents need most as they gain access to social media platforms.

Researchers at University of California San Diego, part of the national HEALthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) Study Consortium, have announced the first data release from this landmark study, ...

The first major data release from the HEALthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) Study has provided researchers with a groundbreaking resource to study early childhood brain development.

All parents wish to see their child excel in studies, but motivating kids to study regularly and with focus can feel like a tough challenge. Children, often having a short attention span, get ...

The health of U.S. children has deteriorated over the past 17 years, with kids today more likely to have obesity, chronic diseases and mental health problems like depression, a new study says. Much of ...

Whether reading a book or listening to a recording, the goal is the same: understanding. But these activities aren’t exactly alike.

The rhythm of an infant's brain activity seems to put them in constant learning mode, whereas that of an adult may allow them to retrieve conceptual knowledge ...

Researchers from the University of California San Diego, in collaboration with a national consortium, have published the first major data release from the HEALthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) ...

The Salt Lake Tribune profiles author Jennifer Adams and her BabyLit board books that introduce classic literature to toddlers, with recent titles on Macbeth and War and Peace.