For the greatest health benefits, how much play time, screen time and sleep should your baby or young child have in a given day? The World Health Organization has some answers.

By Christy Bieber

With white households now holding nearly six times the wealth of African American or Hispanic households, this troubling gap persists into retirement. 

By Anglia Ruskin University

New research has indicated that people with autism have an altered sense of self, which may explain some of the differences shown in social functioning.

By Ronnie Koenig & Laura T. Coffey

There's a saying that's often repeated because it's true: If you've met one person with autism, you've met one person with autism. That's because children (and adults) on the autism spectrum are very different from one another. There is no one correct road map to follow when raising, teaching and loving them.

By Kashmira Gander

Spanking children could raise the risk of antisocial behavior in adulthood, scientists believe. Children at risk of developing mental health disorders such as depression and ADHD are more likely to be bullied, according to scientists.