Research consistently shows that one of the most powerful things you can do for a baby is read to them, supporting early ...

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 human brain. During this stage, the brain is known to grow ...

(CNN) — Phthalates — the synthetic chemicals used in everyday products for food packaging, personal care, toys and more — have been linked to abnormal neurological development in infants. CNN — (CNN) ...

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.

A new study from Spain reveals that babies born to mothers exposed to higher air pollution levels in pregnancy show signs of slower brain myelination, a subtle but telling shift in how early brain ...

Electrical signals from the brain could help identify potential issues in the organ's development, a new study reports.

Crucially, these maternal improvements were accompanied by developmental benefits in infants ...

The gut microbiome and epigenetics-molecular switches that turn genes on or off-are intertwined, and both contribute to ...

Music may have a healing effect on babies who are in the NICU ...

Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by certain key changes in the brain. Among them are the development of two kinds of protein deposits: clumps made up of amyloid beta and tangles of tau. These ...