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.

What you eat during pregnancy not only affects you but also your baby. Jessie explains how it can predispose the baby's brain ...

A new study has failed to find any strong links between drinking coffee during pregnancy and neurodevelopmental difficulties in children. A University of Queensland-led study has failed to find any ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As a mother who scrutinized every product I used during pregnancy, I find the latest research on phthalates pregnancy brain ...

A study in mice has found that the bacteria Bifidobacterium breve in the mother's gut during pregnancy supports healthy brain development in the fetus. A study in mice has found that the bacteria ...

The thyroid is a small gland present in the neck that produces hormones which are essential for growth, brain development, ...

A new study shows that whether families can reliably meet basic needs, not just how much they earn, may shape infants’ brain development as early as the first year of life. Study: Income insufficiency ...

Year after year, government records show late summer is when most babies are born, with August as the most common birth month. That means – right now – tens of thousands of future parents are planning ...

Tummy time is one of the most important things for babies to do in the early days. It helps their brains and bodies grow stronger. This blog explains why early tummy time matters, how it shapes motor ...