While the nutritional and physical health benefits of breastfeeding are well established,
accumulating research demonstrates the far-reaching psychological effects of breastfeeding …

Presented here is an overview of the pathway from early nutrient deficiency to long-term
brain function, cognition, and productivity, focusing on research from low-and middle-income …

This new edition provides an accessible guide to advances in neuroscience research and
what they reveal about intelligence. Compelling evidence shows that genetics plays a major …

Throughout early neurodevelopment, myelination helps provide the foundation for brain
connectivity and supports the emergence of cognitive and behavioral functioning. Early life …

The gut microbiota is a vast, complex, and fascinating ecosystem of microorganisms that
resides in the human gastrointestinal tract. As an integral part of the microbiota–gut–brain …

Antenatal corticosteroids are standard of care for pregnancies at risk of preterm delivery
between 24-34 weeks' gestational age. Recent trials demonstrate modest benefits from …

Importance Breastfeeding is known to have beneficial effects, but concern exists that
breastfeeding during maternal antiepileptic drug (AED) therapy may be harmful. We …

The global increases in life expectancy and population have resulted in a growing ageing
population and with it a growing number of people living with age-related …

Objective To determine the magnitude of relationships of early life factors with child
development in low/middle-income countries (LMICs). Design Meta-analyses of …

Background Prenatal exposure to air pollutants has recently been identified as a potential
risk factor for neuropsychological impairment. Objectives To assess whether prenatal …