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Researchers have successfully tested a device that may one day use the chemical biomarkers in sweat to detect changes in a person's health.

Fifty years after the famous 'marshmallow test' found that children who resist temptation do better on measures of life success, a study of preschoolers in Boulder and Japan reveals that what kids are willing to wait for depends on their cultural upbringing.

Women who eat bananas, avocados and salmon could reduce the negative effects of salt in the diet, according to a new study. The study found that potassium-rich diets were associated with lower blood pressure, particularly in women with high salt intake.

The transition to kindergarten is a notable milestone for children and families, who typically prepare by gathering school supplies and meeting the teacher. New research suggests that one important way to prepare for the transition to first-time schooling is to develop a bedtime routine in which children consistently get at least 10 hours of sleep at night, which will help them adjust during the transition.

Children are more likely to prefer foods they believe to be natural to lab-grown options, rating them higher for tastiness, safety and desirability, a study shows. Researchers say the tendency in adults to prefer natural food is well documented. However, the latest findings found this food preference exists in early and middle childhood as well.