A far-reaching education bill that requires students to learn about “human embryological and fetal development,” mandates ...

Researchers have developed a new stem cell model of the mature human amniotic sac, which replicates development of the tissues supporting the embryo from two to four weeks after fertilization. This is ...

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.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A newly proposed bill, called the “Baby Olivia Act,” aims to require public schools to teach human growth and development in its curriculum. Rep. Melanie Miller, of Ashland, ...

A newborn baby cannot walk, feed itself or even lift its head. Compared with most animals, human babies are remarkably helpless. Yet this dependence is not a weakness; it is an evolutionary advantage.

In recent years, the field of neuroscience has uncovered fascinating insights into how our early environments shape who we become. One of the most groundbreaking areas of this research focuses on the ...

When it comes to pregnancy and early childhood, one of the biggest concerns for parents is ensuring healthy development of their baby. And, one of the best ways to do that is by ensuring that your ...

Most conversations about breast milk tend to focus on topics like nutrients, antibodies and bonding time rather than bacteria. But it turns out that human milk carries its own tiny community of ...