Children & Teens
The potential effect of legalizing marijuana for recreational use has been a topic of considerable debate.
First study to successfully detect traces of marijuana chemicals in children's bodies.
"Adolescence is the time where we accrue our peak bone mass, so bone loss during this time is a serious problem."
"Young children have little control over their exposure to household tobacco smoke, which is considered toxic to the brain at a time when its development is exponential."
Repeated binge drinking during adolescence can affect brain functions in future generations, potentially putting offspring at risk for depression, anxiety, and metabolic disorders.
Researchers identify specific areas of DNA sequence that are related with the age at which we have our first child, and the total number of children we have during the course of our life.
Could there be intergenerational transmission of traits from traumatized parents to their children?
A consensus statement which includes a University of Exeter researcher says exercise boosts kids' and young people's brain power and academic prowess.