NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Children who were born prematurely and at a very low weight may have an increased risk of certain behavior problems and symptoms of depression and anxiety, research ...

Preschool children who eat more ultra-processed foods show higher levels of anxiety, aggression, and behavioral difficulties.

A six-year study that analyzed data from a 25-question screening tool found alarming evidence of unhealthy behavioral trajectories starting as early as age two among families affected by low income ...

One unlikely behavior could indicate whether your adolescent child is more likely to behave badly, researchers have found. Tweens—aged around 9 and 10 years old—who snore often are more likely to have ...

Editor’s note: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can Take ...

Costs to families for behavioral problems grew more than twice as fast as other childhood health care over the past decade Behavioral care made up about 40% of all health expenditures for U.S.

Schools are struggling with emotional and behavioral issues among young children affected by the pandemic and opioid epidemic. A new policy in West Virginia gives teachers a process for removing ...

A Pierce County judge ruled in favor of 22 counties that filed a lawsuit against the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) for releasing inmates with behavioral health ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The state has approved a new live-in treatment facility for up to five boys who have behavioral problems stemming from sexual abuse or trauma. The home run by Catholic ...

Data from more than 15,000 lower-income children ages 2 to 6 reveals higher-than-expected levels of significant behavioral dysfunction. Co-authors urge increased screening, prevention programs in ...