Exposure to the pesticide chlorpyrifos is associated with early childhood developmental delays, according to a study by researchers at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health.

Pregnant women with swine flu are 13 times more likely to become critically ill than non-pregnant women infected with H1N1, concludes a new study.

Stress during pregnancy may increase offspring’s risk of asthma, say researchers.

Ever wondered why our early ancestors were able to have so many kids? Well, it was because most of them were apparently active fathers, claim researchers.

Children who are aggressive in nature usually come from conflictive families, a leading psychologist has reaffirmed.

Women who take emergency contraception in advance of need do not reduce their chances of getting pregnant, despite increased and faster use of such medications after unprotected sexual intercourse, concludes a new study.

Children are exposed to an onslaught of sexualised content despite self-regulation of advertising and other media industries, according to the professional body for Australia’s psychiatrists.

Babies born to obese mothers and exposed to passive smoking are more likely to face health problems, a new study claims.

Regular family mealtimes can help asthmatic children at high risk for separation anxiety, say researchers.

Besides food and oxygen, mothers also pass fleeting sadness or happiness to their unborn babies, claims a study.