Despite hopes that early nutrition could enhance brain growth in preterm infants, a new study finds no significant impact—challenging assumptions about feeding strategies in neonatal care. Study: ...

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

The connections a baby's brain forms during the first two years of life, coupled with a baby's genetic makeup, offer a window into their development. Cedars-Sinai pediatric neurologists, developmental ...

Maternal nutrition, from pregnancy through the first two years of life, provides the essential building blocks for a baby's ...

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD A new study shows that whether families can reliably meet basic needs, not just how much they earn, ...

Premature babies thrive thanks to the power of touch, suggests new research. Skin-to-skin care in babies born before 32 weeks is linked to "measurable differences" in their brain development, ...

Skin-to-skin care not only provides preterm infants with family connections through bonding, it may also be encouraging new connections within the brain itself, improving a baby’s brain health overall ...

From the moment we’re born, our brains are primed to interact with the world around us, especially with our primary caregivers. Infants are wired for connection, seeking out facial expressions, vocal ...

Imagine a network more powerful than the internet: while the internet holds about one hundred trillion webpages, a baby’s ...