The first major data release from the HEALthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) Study has provided researchers with a groundbreaking resource to study early childhood brain development.

Scientists have discovered that mutations in the EPG5 gene—known for causing the rare childhood disorder Vici syndrome—also increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease and dementia later in life.

Scientists at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute in Roanoke are tracking children from birth to age 10 to understand how factors like maternal health, environment and substance use shape the ...

Researchers at University of California San Diego, part of the national HEALthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) Study Consortium, have announced the first data release from this landmark study, ...

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

Medications that disrupt rapid eye movement (REM) sleep—such as stimulants, antipsychotics, and antidepressants—may alter the development of a child's brain according to a new study from Washington ...

Unlock the 'Early Years Dividend' by prioritizing a child's critical first three years. Learn how strengthening ICDS and home ...