Your baby's brain is one of the first major organs to start developing – just three weeks in. And here's the wild part: It'll keep growing all the way into their 20s. The brain and spinal cord team up ...

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.

The five factors, collectively known as the Thrive 5, include nutrition through breast milk or formula, stimulation through ...

Babies in financially stressed households show slower brain development, highlighting the importance of income stability ...

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Pregnancy nutrition is not just about eating for two, but impacts your baby's long-term health and disease risk. Jessie ...

From the moment you see that positive pregnancy test through your child’s second birthday, you’re experiencing what experts refer to as the “first 1,000 days”—a critical period for growth and ...

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

I n the first year of life, human babies are wrinkled, fragile, and vulnerable to all kinds of stressors at home and in the world: chaotic sleep schedules, over-stimulation, parental stress. When the ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — A groundbreaking study in women's health has revealed the lasting impact of preeclampsia, a common pregnancy complication, on children's brain development. Preeclampsia, a ...