When a baby enters the world, their brain contains billions of neurons awaiting connection. The first 1,000 days of life, from conception to age two, represent a critical period where over 85% of ...

Errors in a gene known to cause a serious neurodevelopmental condition in infants are also linked to the development of ...

The research is being presented at the first Joint Congress of ESPE and ESE in Copenhagen Denmark, 10-13 May 2025. Growth patterns during the first two years of a child’s life may shape pubertal ...

Growth patterns during the first two years of a child's life may shape pubertal growth and adult height, but have little effect on pubertal timing, according to research presented at the first Joint ...

In the field of psychology, attachment theory proposes that interpersonal experiences early in life should shape how people ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Early menarche was tied to increased waist circumference in early adulthood. Menstrual cycle irregularity during ...

Early-life events, such as the exposure to air pollutants, increases the risk of chronic lung disease in young adulthood, according to new results. The studies add to the growing evidence that chronic ...

Picky eating is a common though unwanted behavior among children. However, little is known about its impact on long-term eating patterns and growth in later life. A new study published in the journal ...