The Princess of Wales met children taking part in brain development research to mark the latest stage of her focus on early ...

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Children's early exposure to music can play a significant role in their cognitive and emotional development. From lullabies ...

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A joint observational study by Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) and Columbia University has found that prenatal exposure to a common pesticide also used as an ...

Black children living in poverty face increased instances of stress and trauma that can alter their brain development, a new study found. The study was published this week by the American Journal of ...

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