“Early brain development is shaped not only by biology, but by the everyday experiences infants have with their caregivers ...

Parents have long intuitively known that music holds more than mere entertainment value for their little ones. Now, scientific research confirms this parental wisdom, establishing music as a powerful ...

Babies in financially stressed households show slower brain development, highlighting the importance of income stability ...

Prenatal exposure to air pollution may impact newborns' brain development, according to new research summarized by PsyPost. However, scientists are still exploring the potential long-term implications ...

Researchers have discovered that newborns have high levels of the tau protein, which is elevated in older people with Alzheimer’s disease, but that it causes them no harm. The discovery opens the door ...

If you're stressed or wanting to enjoy virtual happy hour with friends while pregnant, having a glass of wine every so often may seem like a relaxing plan. But that behavior runs counter to a study ...

(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. Now, ...

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 study published in Environment International concludes that air pollution during pregnancy is associated with slower brain maturation in newborns. It is the first study to analyze brain development ...

The maternal microbiome and immune system have both independent and synergistic effects on fetal brain health—changes in the ...