UCSF researchers are using tiny "mini-organs" to model disease, personalize treatment, and understand human development. They ...

A child's early story begins long before assessment. Understanding that context can transform how clinicians and families ...

Previous studies have shown that high fructose intake while pregnant raises the risk of gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia, ...

Summary: By measuring raw hormone concentrations directly from maternal blood samples during the first trimester of pregnancy ...

A new study has examined how mothers influence the size of their child's head—and, as a result, brain size and future ...

Past psychology studies have consistently highlighted the importance of social bonds for survival, showing that enduring ...

A new study, published July 6, 2026, in the journal Nature Communications, suggests that two of the best-known trends in ...

Emerging findings from early childhood development programmes suggest that emotional wellbeing may be a stronger predictor of long-term academic success than early cognitive ability alone.

What parents experience before conception and during pregnancy can leave a lasting impact on offspring brain development.

Special to IFN The North Carolina Partnership for Children (NCPC), through the Smart Start Network, has launched a statewide ...

Increasing evidence suggests that there is no safe amount of alcohol a person can consume. Three recent studies indicate any ...