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.

Babies start processing language before they are born, a new study suggests. A research team in Montreal has found that ...

Premature babies thrive thanks to the power of touch, suggests new research. Skin-to-skin care in babies born before 32 weeks is linked to "measurable differences" in their brain development, ...

Children who have been exposed to a common agricultural pesticide before birth exhibit signs of delayed brain development and motor function. Researchers found that the pesticide chlorpyrifos is ...