Findings of the study suggest that the natural compounds found in blueberries may support brain development and emotional ...

A balanced diet plays a crucial role in the physical and mental development of children. Every parent desires their child to excel academically and retain information quickly. However, merely sending ...

Can exposure to a common pesticide during pregnancy leave a long–term mark on children's brains? A new study examined the ...

Largest U.S. study links teen cannabis use to slower cognitive development and reduced gains in memory and attention.

Neurodevelopment involves the brain's formation of systems responsible for learning, memory, social skills, and overall function. Critical neurodevelopmental processes such as neurogenesis, synaptic ...

The environment in which children grow up can play a central role in their mental development and psychological well-being.

The human brain undergoes significant development during the final prenatal months and through the first year of life. And while scientists have begun to map the developmental trajectories of this ...

A large study of brain scans shows that our neural wiring evolves through five major stages from birth to late old age. These phases are separated by sudden turning points that mark big shifts in how ...