Researchers at the University of Helsinki and the Helsinki University Hospital have proven that premature birth has a significant and, at the same time, a very selective effect on the functional networks of a child's brain. ...
Feb 26, 2018
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(HealthDay)—If you're a new father, spending plenty of time with your baby could boost his or her mental development, a new study suggests.
May 30, 2017
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Better measures of school-based cognitive function were associated with late-term infants born at 41 weeks but those children performed worse on a measure of physical functioning compared with infants born full term at 39 ...
Jun 6, 2016
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A new study from the University of Rochester suggests that human intelligence might have evolved in response to the demands of caring for infants.
May 23, 2016
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People with autism are often described as "seeing the world differently." They tend to show superior perception for details, like, for example, the autistic artist Stephen Wiltshire's highly accurate representations of cityscapes ...
Jun 11, 2015
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Learning to sit up, crawl and walk are all major milestones in a child's early development – and parents often record these actions in baby diaries, photographs and videos. Developing motor skills allows the child to become ...
Jun 1, 2015
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There are few sights more peaceful than a quietly sleeping infant, and a good night's rest for baby may offer much more than just a respite for weary parents.
Nov 5, 2014
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The University of Reading has developed a new test that could help more babies that are born underweight reach their full mental development.
Oct 31, 2014
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Following another person's gaze can reveal a wealth of information critical to social interactions and also to safety. Gaze following typically emerges in infancy, and new research looking at preterm infants suggests that ...
Aug 15, 2014
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Brain activity of babies in developing countries could be monitored from birth to reveal the first signs of cognitive dysfunction, using a new technique piloted by a London-based university collaboration.
Apr 22, 2014
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