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

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.

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

New brain imaging research reveals that by 10 months old, infants are already beginning to understand verbs, before they even ...

Decades of research show that early psychosocial stress, including chronic exposure to adversity, can shape how a child’s brain develops, with effects that last well beyond childhood. But families ...

Maternal nutrition, from pregnancy through the first two years of life, provides the essential building blocks for a baby's ...