New research reveals a significant link between a baby's early gut bacteria and future brain health, potentially influencing ...

Experts say an infant’s laughter is an important developmental marker, offering a window into brain development and a child’s ...

New research suggests the foundations for reading success begin in toddlerhood. Learn how talking, reading, and word play can ...

When babies are born, their brains contain billions of neurons. But how those neurons interact — and what they can do as babies grow through childhood into adulthood — is largely shaped by their ...

Early brain development lays the foundation for lifelong health and success. But disruptions to a child's early environment can leave a long-lasting imprint on their development and success. For ...

A review has found that early childhood nutrition could have a lasting impact on brain development and intelligence.

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.

Changes in some brain regions linked girls to symptoms like poor self-esteem, while boys experienced tiredness. Read more at ...

Baby Octavia weighed 644g when she was born at just 25 weeks. Her mother Vanessa ­Peterson’s waters had inexplicably broken ...

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A new study out of Japan shows that women who prioritize one common activity during pregnancy might be giving their babies a developmental advantage. After assessing nearly 40,000 mothers and children ...