Development : Science World Report

Jun 22, 2016 08:06 AM EDT

People With High Educational Attainment Are More Prone To Brain Tumor, Study Reveals

The new study shows that people who studied at university for at least 3 years are more at risk for gliomas than those with a lower level of education.

Feb 29, 2016 12:34 PM EST

What Could The Effects Of Childhood Poverty Mean For Your Health?

Researchers at Purdue University have found that growing up in poverty or being abused by ones parents can create a series of health problems later in life.

Feb 26, 2016 11:52 PM EST

Malaria: Insecticide-Treated Nets Help Prevent Spread Of Illness

Despite the potential for mosquitoes to develop resistances, a new study by researchers from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and Malaria Consortium shows that insecticide-treated nets may still help in preventing malaria.

Feb 02, 2016 02:55 PM EST

Here's A New Message From The CDC About Alcohol Use In Women Of Child-Bearing Age

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urges women of child-bearing age avoid alcohol, unless they're using contraception

Jan 18, 2016 12:04 PM EST

Consuming Fish During Pregnancy May Improve Your Child's Brain Growth, Development

Researchers found that pregnant women should consume more fish to improve the growth and development of their child's brain.

Jan 15, 2016 05:35 PM EST

Interrupted Sleep Increases Stroke Risk--Particularly For Seniors

New findings published in the journal Stroke found that fragmented sleep-otherwise known in which an individual is repeatedly awakened-can deprive the brain of oxygen, increase the risk of stroke.

Jan 15, 2016 04:36 PM EST

Poverty Increases Risk Of Health Issues

Children in deep poverty with family income below 50 percent of the federal poverty line have worse health and development markers when compared to those in families with higher income.

Dec 22, 2015 02:04 AM EST

4 Genes Linked To Hernia Susceptibility

New findings published in Nature Communications show that four genes may contribute to the risk of abdominal hernias.

Nov 30, 2015 05:39 PM EST

Parental Absence Hurts The Developing Brain

Children who were left without parental care for extended periods show larger gray matter volumes in their brain, according to a recent study.

Nov 19, 2015 07:31 PM EST

Infants Of Blind Parents Pay Less Attention To Eye Contact When Communicating

Children of blind parents allocate less attention to the eyes when learning nonverbal communication, according to a recent study.

Nov 18, 2015 02:16 AM EST

Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes Increase Risk Of Bone Problems

Though obesity and type 2 diabetes negatively affect bone health, exercise can work to combat risk fracture, according to a recent study.

Nov 02, 2015 12:31 PM EST

Abdominal Fat In First Trimester Predicts Gestational Diabetes Risk

High levels of abdominal fat during the first trimester of pregnancy may increase the development of gestational diabetes, according to a recent study.