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As of today, there are no definitive tests to measure a child’s risk for developing autism. Since early intervention and therapy is key for at-risk children, such a test could be critical for managing the early development of a child.

Bucking the notion that being born a few weeks early has no discernible impact on babies, a new study indicates that "late preterm" infants face ...

Babies who watch TV are more likely to have delayed cognitive development and language at 14 months, especially if they re watching programs intended for adults and older children.

More than half of babies in poverty are being raised by mothers who show symptoms of mild to severe depression, potentially creating problems in parenting and in child development, according to a new study.