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.

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai report that early-life exposure to common environmental metals may influence brain development and behavioral health more than a decade later ...

A child’s earliest exposures may leave lasting biological signatures. This study shows how tiny layers in baby teeth can pinpoint when metals may influence brain development and behavior years later.

There is growing evidence that breastfeeding improves the brain development of infants. Researchers at Brown University have discovered that breastfeeding alone produces the best results for boosting ...