New research has made a striking link between a mother’s exposure to “forever chemicals” during pregnancy and the shape of ...

A new study published in Molecular Psychiatry reveals that the biological underpinnings of autism and ADHD may transcend ...

The earliest stages of life are a crucial time for child development and have a particularly important impact on the brain. More than 80% of a child's brain is formed during the first three years of ...

The human brain undergoes significant development during the final prenatal months and through the first year of life. And while scientists have begun to map the developmental trajectories of this ...

A large study from Massachusetts found that babies whose mothers had COVID-19 while pregnant were slightly more likely to ...

Why Nuts Matter for Growing Brains Food such as nuts, seeds and nut butters make a protein- and zinc-packed snack. Protein ...

New testing in maternal hyperoxia — giving extra oxygen to pregnant people — shows that prenatal interventions might yield ...

Children ages 2 to 18 spend up to nine hours a day on screens. Research shows that excessive use can lead to health problems, ...

A healthy brain is the foundation for your child’s learning, memory, and emotional well-being. The foods children eat during ...

As the government shutdown continues, an early childhood expert says kids could be paying the biggest price, especially those ...