(CNN) — Potentially toxic chemicals found in everyday products, including fast-food wrappers, makeup and carpeting, are altering hormonal and metabolic pathways needed for human growth and development ...

Is screen time before age 5 affecting your child’s development Our Expert shares the hidden risks to speech focus and social skills and tips on creating a healthy digital balance for your little ones ...

Vitamin D is one of the most essential nutrients for a child’s growth, yet it often goes unnoticed in daily health routines.

Parenting styles and techniques play an important role in shaping children’s mental and emotional growth. While multiple factors contribute to a child’s mental growth, wrong parenting methods (even if ...

Antibiotics alone likely cannot overcome the complex factors that cause stunted growth and perpetuate the cycle of poverty in the developing world, new research suggests. An international team of ...

Key Takeaways Summer camps promote physical activity and healthy lifestyles, helping children stay active even during long school breaks. They foster valuable social skills and emotional growth ...

Expecting? Know which nutrients are non-negotiable during pregnancy so that your baby's health is well taken care of.

Christine Stewart holds packets of lipid-based nutrient supplements, a paste that typically includes oil, peanut butter, milk powder, vitamins and minerals. (Karen Higgins/UC Davis) A small sachet of ...

This chapter presents the committee’s review of evidence on the nutrient composition of seafood and the nutrient intake from seafood, with an emphasis on nutrients of public health concern and ...

The primary sign of growth hormone deficiency in children is short stature. Adults may have decreased muscle mass and increased body fat, as well as other problems such as heart disease and depression ...