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

The neonatal period, which is defined as the first 28 days after birth, is known to be a crucial stage in the development of ...

The incidence of pre-term birth is on the rise globally due to a slew of unknown reasons, although some suggest that psychological stressors, such as chronic stress, unstable housing, and poor ...

New research suggests giving extra cash to low-income mothers can change their infants’ brain development. Brain measurements at age 1 showed faster activity in key brain regions in infants whose ...

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD A new study shows that whether families can reliably meet basic needs, not just how much they earn, ...

Children whose parents struggle with a steady income show delayed brain development in the first year of life, according to a ...

Infants exposed to gamma-aminobutyric acid-based anesthetics, such as sevoflurane or propofol, before 2 months of age showed faster development of visual brain responses by 2 to 5 months, according to ...

Infant-directed speech - often referred to as baby talk - helps infants learn the sounds of their language. The post Baby ...