Childhood obesity poses a large health problem for the United States. Yet, there is still very little data on when the risk for obesity begins.

The rate of human development is the fastest during the first trimester of pregnancy. Fetal growth restrictions during this time could affect the baby's future health.

While a cup of coffee can give you an extra boost of energy to power through your day, it may provide a memory boost as well.

One of the goals of good prenatal care is to ensure babies get all the nutrients they need as they develop in the womb. Woman may take certain supplements to achieve this goal.

Sometimes babies arrive earlier than expected. They may also arrive a lot smaller than expected. What does this mean for their development?

Acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, is the most popular over-the-counter medication in America. At least one recent study has suggested that pregnant mothers may want to consider an alternative.

Babies born very early or with very low birth weights — only a couple pounds — are known to have a higher likelihood of disability. But they may be just fine over the long term.

It might seem as though young girls are growing up faster than ever these days. But there may be some truth in that beyond just casual observations.

Using spanking for discipline with preschoolers is still a very common practice. But how, if at all, does it affect kids later on? A recent study found that there are some negative long-term effects, depending on who does the spanking and when.

Puberty is an important milestone on the road to growing up. But hitting puberty early may lead some kids to try adult substances earlier than other kids.