Babies' Brain Development Lags In Cash-Crunched Families, Study Shows By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Jan. 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A family’s financial difficulties might shape how an ...

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.

New brain imaging research reveals that by 10 months old, infants are already beginning to understand verbs, before they even ...

When babies are born, their brains contain billions of neurons. But how those neurons interact — and what they can do as babies grow through childhood into adulthood — is largely shaped by their ...

MUSKOGEE, Okla. — Instead of plopping infants down in front of a television screen, a better option to help spur brain development is to spend time interacting on a personal level, according to an ...

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

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 ...

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