A chronological map of the fetal brain reveals when key cells emerge and provides clues about autism and cancer.

New research from the University of Wyoming reveals that the brain cells that control hunger may be far more adaptable during prenatal brain development than scientists previously believed. This ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A fetus develops a brain and spinal cord early on. Find out how this development occurs and what you can do to support it. Fact ...

A new study out of Japan shows that women who prioritize this common activity during pregnancy might be giving their babies a ...

A new study from Spain reveals that babies born to mothers exposed to higher air pollution levels in pregnancy show signs of slower brain myelination, a subtle but telling shift in how early brain ...

Fluoride has long been added to most of the tap water in the United States to help prevent tooth decay. But a new study shows that fluoridated water may hamper the brain development of unborn babies.

Researchers found three master genes that alter brain development in Down syndrome, offering new clues about learning and memory differences.

A University of Utah study reported high ozone levels can harm fetal brain development in places with heavy oil drilling and production, including Utah's Wasatch Front and Uinta Basin and Colorado's ...

Want a super brainy baby? Dr Sood explains how choline supports foetal brain development and the child's cognitive function.

Know how essential nutrients during pregnancy support fetal brain development, prevent birth defects, and strengthen immunity ...