(Natural News) The topic of mask-wearing is a pretty divisive one across the board, but it’s drawing particular ire among parents who are concerned about the effects it could have on the speech development of young children and babies – and a recent report is only adding fuel to that fire. Mask mandates are currently […]

(Natural News) A new study found that taking the painkiller acetaminophen during pregnancy slows down the speech development of baby girls by up to six times. Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol, is the active ingredient in hundreds of over-the-counter and prescription medicines for pain relief and fever. To study the effect of the pain reliever on the […]

(Natural News) Every 30 minutes spent in front of a screen can delay speech development by 49 percent in children younger than two, claimed a team of researchers from the University of Toronto and the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. Their study was the first to link language skills to smart device use among […]