Child abuse in general has been declining over the past decade, which is great news. Now it's time for the rate of serious injuries resulting from child abuse to decline as well.

Are you used to having the television on all the time, just for a little background noise? That may not be a big deal — unless you have small children in the home.

Cliques, mean gossiping, name-calling… where do little kids learn these cruel forms of social bullying? Well, possibly children's shows on TV.

The trauma of seeing violence in the home firsthand takes its toll on children as it is. When they experience more traumatic events, their risk of mental health concerns is even greater.

There are 101 reasons not to smoke while you're pregnant. But here is reason #102: there's some evidence it might change the way your child's brain works later on.

Humans can learn a lot from kangaroos. In fact, they already have, at least when it comes to giving birth to tiny preemies.

In the one to two years after a child experiences traumatic brain injury, progress can be made in their function and quality of life. But improvement then appears to slow down.

Child neglect is just as serious an issue as child abuse. It can lead to serious problems later with thinking, learning and social interaction. Scientists are starting to learn why.

Experiencing violence as a child raises the risk of health problems later in life. A new study is trying to understand why this risk is higher.

The damage has only just begun. After Hurricane Isaac struck the coast this week, the destruction may also be hidden in the children.