The environment around a pregnant woman can influence a growing baby. High levels of pollution may be one thing that affects a developing baby.

Throughout our entire lives, we interact with chemicals. The vast majority of these chemicals do us good or cause no harm. A small number, however, are linked to mental health issues.

Experiencing violence as a child raises the risk of health problems later in life. A new study is trying to understand why this risk is higher.

After divorce, conflict between parents can be common, often parents argue over parenting styles, money and custody, but it is possible to change the relationship.

Science fiction novels often portray a society where people have become numb to the violence around them. War torn countries' citizens also accept tanks filling their streets and impoverished children suffering. The same type numbness occurs in children when playing violent video games.