While recent studies have highlighted how infant sleep struggles could increase the likelihood of anxiety, a new study explored how infants’ sleeping patterns can affect their mental health in other ...

Disrupted and poor quality sleep in the earliest months of a child's life can be an indicator of depression, anxiety and behavioral problems among toddlers, according to a new study. Disrupted and ...

Meningitis in infancy in England and Wales: follow up at age 5 years BMJ Volume 323, pp 533-6 Editorial: Legacy of bacterial meningitis in infancy BMJ Volume 323, pp 523-4 Children who get meningitis ...

A recent neuroimaging study found that regulatory problems in infancy (i.e., difficulties with sleeping, crying, and/or ...

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Changing levels of the chemical dopamine, a chemical most associated with motivation, may help explain why stressful experiences during infancy can lead to lasting behavioral issues, a new study in ...

A 12-month longitudinal study found that infants who are put to bed with a bottle at 2 months of age tended to display more sleep problems at 6 months of age. They needed a longer time to fall asleep, ...

Vision plays a crucial role in how infants and young children learn and develop. Recognizing signs of eye issues earlier may help diagnose and treat potential conditions before complications arise.