A binational analysis was published this month by the Journal of Family Issues, suggesting that teens with more siblings may have poorer mental health — depending on numerous factors. The study, ...

A research study on siblings and alcoholic use disorder, The Development Unfolding of Sibling Influences on Alcohol Use Over Time, is worth noting. The researchers, who included professors and a ...

Siblings are the best example of ‘frenemies.' In one moment, they are squabbling over the TV remote, and in the next, they're ...

When it comes to family, many might assume "the more, the merrier" — but for some, that might not be the case, according to a recent study. Researchers from The Ohio State University found that teens ...

Children breastfed for at least 6 months showed 27% lower odds of developmental delays when exclusively breastfed, and 14% lower odds with mixed feeding. Benefits were most significant for language ...

People who lose a sibling during childhood or early adulthood could be at a higher risk of developing heart disease at an early age, a new study found. Researchers from Fudan University in Shanghai, ...

When you’re a kid, having a younger brother or sister can be a mixed bag. But whether you saw your kid sibling as a best friend or annoying nuisance, whether you loved having someone to play with or ...

Holding back struggling readers in elementary school can yield benefits that extend in surprising directions, a recently released study suggests. In addition to improving academic performance for ...

Feel like your parents always favored your older sibling? They might have benefited from that more than you realize. A new study suggests all that extra attention makes first-born children smarter ...

Feel like your parents always favored your older sibling? They might have benefited from that more than you realize. A new study suggest all that extra attention makes first-born children smarter than ...