Q. I have heard you can predict a child’s final adult height by doubling his height at age 2. Is this true? Several factors play a role in determining a child’s final adult height, including genetics, ...

Scientists have developed a new tool which can predict a child’s risk of becoming obese in adulthood. The test could help to identify children and adolescents who would benefit from targeted ...

LONDON (Reuters) - A simple assessment can predict at birth a baby's likelihood of becoming obese during childhood, scientists said on Wednesday. The formula, available as an online calculator, ...

One of the primary goals of early education is to promote overall school readiness, especially for children most at risk for educational challenges. However, there is a persistent disparity in ...

New research looked at how cancers arise in children who are predisposed to developing the childhood kidney cancer, Wilms tumor, which could help anticipate the development of tumors before they fully ...

Children who reside with chronic illness have more than a bodily challenge. They are also apt to battle more psychological wars, like depression or anxiety. Scientists have struggled for decades ...

Carer-child relationship quality improved significantly over 2.5 years but did not predict later emotional or behavioral outcomes. Early caregiving experiences are crucial for emotional and behavioral ...