Rheumatism is not just a disease of old age. Tens of thousands of children and young people are affected in Germany. Because the symptoms are varied, the disease is difficult to recognize… more
A study examines how children’s books from the Enlightenment period drew attention to the appalling conditions of slavery… more
What ideas about upbringing and education did the Russian nobility have? How did society’s perception of children change over the course of the 19th century? A study explores these questions… more
Thanks to the possibilities of modern medicine, many children with congenital heart defects are now surviving… more
Several studies paint a clear picture of the psychological state of the young generation in times of the pandemic and before. The risks of problems are therefore unevenly distributed…. more
Pediatric medicine has increased life expectancy enormously in the last century. Today she faces new challenges…. more
Linguists and developmental psychologists research how children learn to speak and what happens in their brains. Apparently complex processes take place even in infancy…. more
Maria Theresa was just 23 years old when she took over the reins of government of the Habsburg Monarchy. In the middle of the 18th century she was one of the most powerful women in Europe. At the same time, she gave birth to 16 children during her reign. Three girls died very early, but she took on the role of mother to the other children… more
Regular sporting activities have positive effects on the physical and motor development of children and young people. Club sports play an important role… more
Whether a child will develop asthma is often decided during pregnancy or in the first few years of life. Air and nutrition have a big influence…. more