Traumatic Childhood Might Take Years Off Adult Life

Tuesday, October 6, 2009 - 11:28 in Health & Medicine

Many U.S. children face a terrible burden of stressors that can harm the development of their brains and nervous systems. These stressors can lead to health problems and diseases throughout their lives, ultimately causing some to die prematurely, according to the lead author of a new study.

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