Fetal growth restriction may affect babies' heart rate, pain response, brain structure, growth and early development long ...

*A new study published in Developmental Science suggests prenatal brain growth may influence early childhood language development, PsyPost reports. Researchers focused on whether prenatal brain ...

Megan covers the intersection of science and society. How is biomedical research funded? Who benefits? And how do new technologies reflect and shape our values? You can reach Megan on Signal at ...

Canadian scientists have demonstrated for the first time that a noninvasive brain-monitoring technique could help medical ...

The size of a language-related brain region measured before a baby is born is linked to how many words that child can say at two to three years of age, according to a new study published in ...

Scientists have discovered that the adolescent brain does more than prune old connections. During the teen years, it actively builds dense new clusters of synapses in specific parts of neurons. These ...

Raising children appears to keep the brain young, potentially acting as a buffer against cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s ...

Kara Alaimo is a professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University and advises parents, students and teachers on how to manage screen time. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is ...

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) represents a prevalent pregnancy complication with long-term health implications for offspring. While metabolic outcomes have been extensively studied, sex-specific ...

The country wants to become a global leader in brain implants. Strong government support is expected to help accelerate that process. One day last October, sitting in the courtyard of his house in ...

The most powerful factors affecting a child's brain development involve socioeconomic opportunities, according to a study in the journal Science. The analysis of more than 2,300 9- and 10-year-olds ...

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Zootopia 2 has roared past the $1 billion threshold at the global box office, achieving the massive milestone in just 17 days. This phenomenal pace makes it the ...