WHO-developed tool, which measures cognitive, language, motor, and socio-emotional skills in children up to 36 months old, was demonstrated in Karachi.

The prenatal period is a critical window for brain development, yet few studies have examined the impact of air pollution ...

Air pollution may seem like a daily nuisance, but exposure during pregnancy and early childhood can have lasting effects.

A recent study from Oregon Health and Science University found common air pollutants can alter adolescent brain development.

Before age 5, a baby's brain grows rapidly, undergoing a uniquely important moment in development. Yet, many don't understand just how critical it is for setting a person's foundation for thriving.

The Feihe Pediatric Brain Development Research Initiative at Boston Children’s Hospital, a Harvard Medical School Teaching Hospital aims to improve the outlook for children everywhere by gaining a ...

Boosting Cognitive Skills in Children Smart devices such as smartphones, televisions, and video games can have a profound effect on a child's brain development, potentially hindering their cognitive ...

Research at Karlstad University shows that exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals and adverse life events during pregnancy can influence children's behavior and brain development.

Adolescents have long engaged in high-risk behaviors and poor decisions. Now we know that it's got a lot to do with what's ...