Understanding how the brain functions is important for teachers. We surveyed more than 500 early childhood educators about ...

University of North Carolina-led researchers have used brain connectivity charts built from functional MRI data as a tool for ...

Many teachers and parents know neuroscience, the study of how the brain functions and develops, is important for children's ...

From televisions in living rooms to tablets in playrooms, digital screens have become common in homes everywhere. Toddlers ...

A new study reveals how growing up without siblings shapes brain development, personality, and mental health in adults.

Scientists already know these skills are critical - but they don't yet know at what point they are established in an infant ...

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office arrested a woman who allegedly put nicotine patches on her four-year-old grandson.

The study underscores the potential long-term impact of air pollution on children's brain development. While some brain regions may adapt over time, the persistent disruptions in functional brain ...

Babies and young children may breathe and absorb plasticizers called phthalates, flame retardants, and other harmful ...

New research has uncovered a genetic connection between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), a rare neuromuscular disease.

"This is a wake-up call for manufacturers and policymakers to ensure our children's beds are safe and support healthy brain development." In the first study, researchers measured chemical ...