Child abuse is a serious public health issue in the United States. Paid family leave can help prevent it, researchers report.

Engineered bacteria could pave the way "renewable chemicals to be produced that do not burden the environment," researchers say.

Kids who are better able to delay gratification are more likely to do well in school and have fewer behavioral problems, research finds.

Caregiving travel, such as taking a child to school, is linked to higher stress and decreased happiness in women, but not men.

Early-life trauma can cut short the lives of red squirrels in the Yukon. But "food booms" can help boost their resilience to adversity.

A new study that finds Alzheimer’s disease progresses faster in people with Down syndrome highlights the need for therapies.

An expert explains how TikTok recommends videos, the impact that has on users, and how to possibly mitigate unwanted effects.

Mental illness costs the United States economy as much as the average economic recession, according to a new study.

Giving NICU babies acetaminophen instead of opioids following surgery resulted in fewer unplanned intubations and improved mortality rates.

A giant prehistoric salmon, the largest to ever exist, had spiky tusk-like teeth that protruded straight out of the side of its skull.