The development of a child begins during pregnancy, when prenatal environmental factors and genetic influences interact to shape fetal development and long-term health outcomes. Increasing evidence ...

Research at Karlstad University shows that exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals and adverse life events during ...

The prenatal period is a critical window for brain development, yet few studies have examined the impact of air pollution ...

A recent study from Oregon Health and Science University found common air pollutants can alter adolescent brain development.

Ortiz, R., et al. (2024) Evidence for the Association Between Adverse Childhood Family Environment, Child Abuse, and Caregiver Warmth and Cardiovascular Health Across the Lifespan: The Coronary Artery ...

Policymaking that considers the unique developmental needs of young children, as well as their lived experiences and that of their families, can set the foundation for health and well-being throughout ...

Researchers at the University of Seville have carried out a study to determine the relationship between prenatal and early ...

Parents' genes -- even when not directly inherited by a child -- may play a role in their educational and mental health outcomes, finds a new report. Parents' genes -- even when not directly inherited ...

What barriers do poorer children face in how they develop, and how can early years settings help? By Prof. Sam Wass, Dr.

Many parents feel ill-equipped to aid their child's mental health, but studies show that active engagement fosters better ...