By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD By seamlessly tracking brain growth from the womb into early life, researchers uncover when key brain regions surge and how subtle sex differences emerge before birth. Study: ...

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.

Researchers at UZH have found that the maturation of the senses for smell and touch is closely linked in mice and that this strong interaction takes place within a narrow developmental time window.

We tend to think of music as completely cultural—something we learn to love and understand through lullabies, radio hits, and ...

Conceiving soon after childbirth can affect both maternal recovery and infant health. Short gaps between pregnancies may increase the risk of nutrient deficiencies, pregnancy complications, and early ...