The neonatal period, which is defined as the first 28 days after birth, is known to be a crucial stage in the development of ...

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 ...

Preterm infants supported with a multicomponent intravenous lipid emulsion saw improved brain development compared to those given a single-fat source, a new study finds. The research will be presented ...

A new study maps how prenatal stress alters immune signalling in the developing brain at a level of detail not seen before ...

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

Antenatal corticosteroids (ACS) are an established therapy for pregnant women at risk of preterm birth to help mature the fetus's lungs and reduce the chances of serious health issues. However, ...

The incidence of pre-term birth is on the rise globally due to a slew of unknown reasons, although some suggest that psychological stressors, such as chronic stress, unstable housing, and poor ...

Brain development does not end at 25 but continues into the early 30s as neural networks become more efficient and ...

June 14, 2012 — A longitudinal imaging study has showed that infants at high risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with a subsequent ASD diagnosis exhibited abnormal development of white matter in ...

High levels of screen time before age 2 years were linked to slower decision-making and increased anxiety in teenage years, ...