Child : Science World Report

Jun 16, 2014 10:01 AM EDT

Anxious Children Have Larger 'Fear Centers' in Their Brains: Anxiety Disorder Development

Scientists have found that alterations in the development of the "fear center" in the brain during childhood may have an important influence on the development of anxiety problems.

Mar 05, 2014 03:14 PM EST

Casino Communities See Lower Childhood Obesity Rates

A total of 17% of children and adolescents across the United States are affected by obesity, tripling the rate from a generation ago. Now, though, researchers have discovered that gambling could help lower these rates.

Feb 12, 2014 09:27 PM EST

Startling Flu-like Illness Statistics in Child Well Visits Revealed in 12-Year Data

Despite the importance of doctor well visits for children, recent research has found that there is an increased risk for these children and immediate family members to catch a flu-like illness during their time spent in waiting rooms and clinics.