Autism runs in families, past research has shown. But even when a family risk is known, children are not usually diagnosed with autism until they are toddlers.

In the US, the odds of newborn babies seeing their first birthday are looking better. The drop in deaths may be a good sign for overall health of the nation.

Breastfeeding is recommended for at least the first year of a child's life by multiple health organizations. Women who breastfeed longer may wonder how that affects their child.

It's already known that premature babies are at risk for developmental issues as they grow. But for babies born on time, how much difference does one or two weeks make?

Parents sing lullabies to their children all across the world. For the littlest babies, though, lullabies and other musical sounds might do more than calm a baby's crying.

Much attention has focused on the violence in video games and whether they can be a problem for kids' development. But the video games also may be used for good.

Pregnant moms may be getting better about quitting smoking while they’re pregnant, but once the baby is born, many light up again.

It's still not clear what kind of effects watching too much TV or playing video games can have on children. There are many different factors researchers have to consider.

Having difficulty conceiving a baby over a long period of time may indicate a condition called subfertility. Subfertility carries its own slight risks if parents eventually do have a baby.

Extremely premature birth is linked to difficulties with thinking and motor skills. But researchers are still learning what it means even if children are born only a few weeks early.