It's challenging enough to raise headstrong toddlers. But toddlers and older kids whose mothers used cocaine during pregnancy? Their behavior can be especially difficult.

Residues from pesticides are all around us: in the air, in our food, in dust, in soil. Whether used in farming or in homes, these chemicals can affect children exposed to them.

Spending nine months in the same small space sure could get boring. So perhaps it's not surprising that scientists have discovered babies yawn in the womb. Of course, the babies are not yawning because they are bored or tired.

Women have heard over and over not to smoke while pregnant. But the difference it can make is still sometimes surprising. A very positive surprise when considering children's reading skills.

Knowing not to smoke during pregnancy and actually quitting are two different things. It can be very tough to give up smoking, especially if you have other conditions.

Researchers are learning more all the time about how chemicals in the environment affect our bodies. Much research focuses on children and conceiving a child.

Social inequality has long been linked to higher rates of teen pregnancy, but can anything be specifically targeted to help prevent teen pregnancy?

How do bullies choose their victims? There are probably several reasons. But one of them may have to do with the victims of the bullying before they're even born.

It's clear that heavy drinking while pregnant can harm a baby. But research has been less clear about whether only a few drinks makes a difference. Until now.

Some people's immune systems produce antibodies that fight parts of their own bodies. These aren’t always a big deal. But sometimes they can contribute to stroke or miscarriage risk.