So much crucial brain development occurs in the first three years of life that one researcher jokes that to him and his colleagues, 3-year-olds are practically middle aged. And yet,the first three ...

This story was produced as part of a large project by Jessica Bedolla, a participant in the 2020 National Fellowship, who is exploring, researching and reporting the impact of this worldwide pandemic ...

<p>In the past, the study of addiction has often been focused on substances — like heroin, marijuana and alcohol. But experts in the field now believe that addiction begins with the “reward circuitry” ...

This story was produced as part of a larger project led by Suzanne Bohan and Sandy Kleffman, participants in the Other stories in this series include: Race and Equity, Poverty and Class, Environmental ...

AI app Clairity aims to assess youth mental health but faces criticism for lack of proven effectiveness, racial bias, technical issues, and ethical concerns in its use.

A reporter discovers troubling gaps in the data collected by LA's child welfare agency on child removals due to neglect.

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A peer-to-peer reporting model emerged from a simple realization: Students interviewing their peers can elicit more candid ...

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