New studies suggest forebears’ age and physical proximity matter when it comes to their grandkids’ survival.

Many scientific conferences offer child care options that allow researchers to bring their families along for the trip.

A constitutional court upholds the requirement that Croatian children be vaccinated for hepatitis, measles, pertussis (whooping cough), diphtheria, and more.

The drug has brought relief to children suffering from cancer and other serious ailments, but getting access is often limited by considerable regulatory hurdles.

Mice raised in isolation from their mothers developed cognitive deficits similar to those of babies raised in orphanages where physical contact is infrequent.

Scientists share their experiences weathering extremely stressful events without letting their careers get completely derailed.

Living conditions in early life can have lasting, widespread effects on DNA methylation.

Caring for a child can suppress testosterone levels in men.

Having a child changes everything. But it doesn’t necessarily have to disrupt your research while you’re out on leave.