A new study is the first to show that two of our most sophisticated cognitive functions, using and understanding language and being able to sense how other people feel, have distinct origins in the ...

Clinicians use electroencephalography (EEG) to assess brain activity in epilepsy and sleep pathologies, and this powerful ...

From early childhood, the brain runs two systems side by side. One helps children understand words. The other helps them ...

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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.

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Researchers report that shed baby teeth record prenatal and early-childhood exposure to environmental metals, informing links ...

Experts outline how brain development, gut health, and sleep are biologically linked and shaped by early nutrition.

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