From the touch of sand to the splashing of water, experiences that tap into multiple senses can help build intellect and ...

Research at Karlstad University shows that exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals and adverse life events during ...

Adolescents have long engaged in high-risk behaviors and poor decisions. Now we know that it's got a lot to do with what's ...

A new study from Oregon Health & Science University found that air pollution can impact adolescent brain development. The analysis indicated that exposure to common air pollutants is associated with ...

A University of Oregon study finds board games boost brain development and improve early math skills in children by up to 76% ...

A large genetic screen has revealed how stem cells transform into brain cells, exposing hundreds of genes that make this process possible. Among the discoveries is PEDS1, a gene now linked to a ...

The first year of life is critical for brain development, with the brain forming new connections at an astonishing rate of one million per second. The caregiver’s ability to interact with their ...

Air pollution may seem like a daily nuisance, but exposure during pregnancy and early childhood can have lasting effects. Paediatric and respiratory specialists explain how polluted air affects lung ...

A new large-scale, open data resource from the Perelman School of Medicine and collaborators helps researchers link brain development with mental health disorders. Subscribe to our newsletter for the ...

Reading is more than just a silent activity for kids; it is one of the best methods for developing the brain during childhood ...