Early life pain exposure alters brain development in preterm infants, particularly female infants, according to a new study. The observational cohort study collected and analyzed data from 150 infants ...

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Infants exposed in utero to methamphetamine or whose mother smoked tobacco while pregnant display delays in motor development and white matter maturation, a new study found. "Our findings provide ...

A large study from Massachusetts found that babies whose mothers had COVID-19 while pregnant were slightly more likely to ...

Antenatal corticosteroids (ACS) are an established therapy for pregnant women at risk of preterm birth. Researchers have found that babies given ACS had notably smaller volumes of two key brain ...

New testing in maternal hyperoxia — giving extra oxygen to pregnant people — shows that prenatal interventions might yield ...

South Asian experts convene in Delhi to address hidden hunger's impact on infant brain development and maternal micronutrient ...

As the government shutdown continues, an early childhood expert says kids could be paying the biggest price, especially those ...

Unlock your child's potential with omega-3 fatty acids! Essential for brain development, these nutrients boost memory, ...

Eggs are a nutritional powerhouse for growing children, offering high-quality protein, choline, and essential vitamins ...

Children ages 2 to 18 spend up to nine hours a day on screens. Research shows that excessive use can lead to health problems, ...