Taking antidepressants such as Prozac during pregnancy can affect the child's brain development and potentially lead to them having mental health disorders later in life, a new study warns. AFP via ...

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.

Left amygdalar volumes were smaller in newborns whose mothers had high psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic, a small cross-sectional study suggested. Infants of mothers with elevated ...

Does prenatal medication cause autism? A new study links sterol-inhibiting drugs (SBIMs) to higher ASD rates, identifying a 1.47-fold risk increase.

Protein is one of the most important macronutrients during pregnancy. It plays a critical role in building and repairing ...

Teaching toddlers adaptive skills like social interaction and self-care can protect their brains from the effects of prenatal stress.

SmartyPants Vitamins, the leading vitamin brand known for combining great taste with smart science and clean formulation, today announced the release of its First 1,000 Days Research Paper, a ...

Sleep and anxiety medications taken during pregnancy do not increase mental health risks in children once family factors are ...