Many children outgrow their fears, but persisting worries may be a sign of an anxiety disorder. Psychologists weigh in on ...

Autoimmune disorders in children can cause symptoms often mistaken for common childhood illnesses. More precise diagnoses and ...

Emily Cooper says all bereaved families should be offered genetic testing if they lose a child to unexpected sudden death. | ...

Eating disorders often mask deeper struggles. One essential question can transform how clinicians treat eating disorder ...

Researchers identified two groups of children with opposing support needs and symptom severity who are more likely to be ...

(HealthDay News) — On a global scale, childhood maltreatment is associated with a higher risk for developing some immune-mediated inflammatory disorders (IMIDs), according to a study published online ...

For some children and their parents, however, it can be difficult to determine when fears are typical and when they are developing into more serious phobias or anxiety disorders. Fears are a ...

The new Kids First datasets advance our understanding of how genetics contribute to childhood cancers and congenital disorders, opening new doors for prevention and treatment.

An interview with Glenn Saxe, computational psychiatrist, on the limitations of our current diagnostic system, and how causal ...

Difficulty focusing, hyperactivity, and impulsive behaviour are key signs of ADHD. If your child has this neurodevelopmental ...