Snakes are known for their long, lean bodies and lack of limbs. Now, though, scientists have discovered that the very first snakes were nocturnal, stealth-hunting predators with tiny hind limbs that had ankles and toes.
It turns out that a mom's obesity may harm her unborn baby. Scientists have found that babies born to obese mothers have compromised immune systems.
New findings published in The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry show that skipping meals can increase the risk of abdominal weight gain in some individuals.
Chances are your preschooler is not getting enough of a workout at school.
New findings published in JAMA Pediatrics shows that suicide rates are up among black children under the age of 12, according to findings presented by The research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus Ohio.
Previous studies have shown that women with dense breasts may be at an increased risk of breast cancer. Thus, health officials may advise that they have earlier screenings or extra mammography images. However, latest findings show that all women with dense breasts may not be at an enhanced risk of c...
Dads don't quite have the "gift of the gab" when it comes to baby talk. Leave it to moms to take charge when it comes to finding the right words.
New findings published in the journal Brain and Language reveal that stuttering may also be associated with rhythm perception.
New findings published in the journal Sleep Health suggest that teens with sleep problems are more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol, with are synonymous with previous findings that link increased risk of substance abuse to sleep disorders or insomnia.
Giant pandas may munch on bamboo, but it turns out that their gut bacteria aren't designed for that meal. Scientists have discovered that the gut bacteria of giant pandas can't efficiently digest bamboo.
A set of rare identical triplets were born in south Texas hospital, including two that were conjoined at the pelvis.
Our water may be contaminated by hormone-disrupting pollutants. Scientists have discovered that harmful concentrations of Bisphenol-A (BPA) may have been deposited directly into rivers and streams by municipal or industrial wastewater.
