We don’t look at polka dots twice. Our brains immediately recognize that they’re a repeating pattern of dots. The same goes for plaid, chevron or any kind of design. We’re also able to look at a bunch ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia have a shorter median height and higher body weight at age 20 years ...

Putting your child down doesn’t have to be a mystery or a battle of wills. By Craig Canapari, M.D. Having a child who won’t nap is frustrating during the best of times. But being locked in a house ...

In a recent study published in JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance, researchers assessed the variation in antibiotic resistance (AR) patterns in adults and children. Study: Variation in antibiotic resistance ...

Imagine navigating through a forest, where each tree represents a family, and its roots represent its members that span back many generations. The roots, entwined and deep, hold the shared experiences ...

Diagnosing personality disorders in children is controversial due to natural developmental shifts in mood and behavior. When maladaptive traits remain pervasive and persistent, however, a personality ...

One of the sad facts of life is that mental health disorders such as depression are afflicting people at an ever-younger age. Children, even preschoolers, are not immune to depression. Evidence ...