Many parents think the school years matter most for neurological development, but a UVA expert says the biggest gains start much earlier.

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.

Scientists studying human development are working to improve equipment to learn how babies' brains develop. A team at ...

MUSKOGEE, Okla. — Instead of plopping infants down in front of a television screen, a better option to help spur brain development is to spend time interacting on a personal level, according to an ...

The neonatal period, which is defined as the first 28 days after birth, is known to be a crucial stage in the development of the human brain. During this stage, the brain is known to grow ...

From conception to age two, a baby’s brain grows faster than at any other stage in life. In the womb, brain cells multiply rapidly, forming the connections that later control movement, thought, and ...