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.

New programme designed to support health visitors share key information with families around brain development has been ...

Your baby’s brain begins to form in the early weeks of pregnancy. That may sound surprising, but it is the most crucial stage in the development process. This stage lays the foundation for learning, ...

From lullabies to white noise, the sounds surrounding your baby can do more than soothe—they can support brain growth, language skills, and healthy sleep habits. New research shows that rhythmic and ...

During intensive care after preterm births, babies can experience low oxygen in their tissue and cells—or hypoxia. Hypoxia is linked to poor brain health outcomes and life-long memory issues, but the ...

Exposure to air pollution in early pregnancy may slow a baby’s language and motor development, raising concerns about ...

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai report that early-life exposure to common environmental metals may ...