IQ (Intelligence Quotient) is a numerical value that represents where your cognitive abilities stand compared to people of ...

Proposed changes to the federal government’s health survey would undercount Americans with disabilities, advocates say.

Intellectual disability is a disorder marked by below-average intellectual function and a lack of skills necessary for independent daily living. The condition begins in the developmental period. The ...

A new study shows a sharp rise in rates of cognitive disability within the U.S. over the past decade. Adults under the age of 40 experienced the greatest increase in risk, with 2023 rates of nearly 1 ...

People with cognitive disabilities—like autism, attention deficit and memory loss—are less satisfied with their health care than those in the general population, according to a study published by a ...

Over the past decade, more adults in the US report experiencing problems with concentration, memory, and decision-making. While adults of all ages reported these issues, researchers found that the ...

Maternal health and immune challenges during pregnancy play a foundational role in fetal neurological development, and an expansive epidemiological investigation has uncovered a significant link ...

People with intellectual disabilities, such as those with Down syndrome or fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, have historically had shorter life expectancies than the general population, but data from a ...

According to recent figures, about 250,000 children under the age of 15 participate in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). But a new scoping review out of the University of Adelaide has ...

A large Swedish study published in JAMA Pediatrics on September 21 found that children born with rare infections passed from mother to fetus during pregnancy were significantly more likely to develop ...

Maternal health and immune exposure during pregnancy play a vital role in fetal neurodevelopment, and a landmark ...