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Green spaces in cities promote social connections and physical activity and reduce exposure to air pollution and noise. (Photo: Pixabay)

Living near parks may boost brain development in kids: study

Previous studies have already indicated that green spaces within and surrounding schools could enhance cognitive...

28 Oct 2017 8:04 AM GMT

Perchlorate is known to reduce absorption of iodine from the blood into the thyroid, where iodine is needed to make the thyroid hormone (Photo: AFP)

Brain development in foetus hampered by exposure to common pollutants

Perchlorate is a common environmental pollutant found in water, milk, some foods and everyday chemicals, including...

7 Nov 2017 3:05 PM GMT

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1 in 10 infants is born preterm, before 37 weeks gestation; and 1 in 59 children has autism spectrum disorder. (Photo: ANI)

Decrease in placental steroid can elevate risk of autism spectrum...

Risk of autism spectrum disorder linked to decrease in placental steroid.

22 Oct 2019 4:06 AM GMT

Knowing the extent to which these already vulnerable children are further affected is a powerful argument for more, better and earlier intervention. (Photo: ANI)

Children born to mothers who have suffered domestic violence are prone...

Children of domestic abuse victims likely to have lower IQ.

27 Nov 2019 4:10 AM GMT

The next step is to develop an animal model for the study of how to treat and cure infections such as the Zika virus in utero. (Photo: ANI)

Zika virus can affect brain development in young animals

Mild Zika infection in foetuses may lead to brain abnormalities in healthy young animals: Study.

17 Nov 2019 8:36 AM GMT

The results of the study were published in the journal of JAMA Pediatrics. (Photo: ANI)

Children who have more screen time have lower structural integrity

Studies reveal that screen-based media associated with structural differences in brains of young children.

12 Nov 2019 4:21 AM GMT

The heaviest kids also had slightly worse scores on computer-based tests of executive function. (Photo: AP)

Is obesity a result of that brain difference?

Brain differences may be tied to obesity, kids' study says.

12 Dec 2019 9:51 AM GMT

These findings show that both genetics (GBA gene mutation) and aging can cause the same lipid elevations in the brain that are demonstrated in Parkinsons disease pathology (Photo: AFP)

Molecules wired for obesity discovered

Group of molecules called semaphorins have been found to play a critical role.

18 Jan 2019 8:42 AM GMT

The debate over public breastfeeding regularly resurfaces in the United States (Photo: AFP)

Breastfeeding vital for brain development

Breastfeeding important for brain growth of premature babies.

28 April 2019 11:33 AM GMT

Study provides new insights into how parenting can have a positive impact on brain function related to emotion processing. (Photo:Representational/Pexels)

Parenting can have positive impact on adopted kids

Relationship with new parents can reduce anxiety levels in adopted children: Study.

4 April 2019 11:26 AM GMT

Researchers also studied the effects of Caffeine and L-theanine, substances found in tea leaves, in children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Diet can affect your child's brain performance

Study reveals how diet affects children's brain.

9 Jun 2019 10:00 AM GMT

The study demonstrates once more that only a stable and dependable supply of energy - procured through paternal help, for instance - enables a large brain to develop in the course of evolution. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Decoded: Role of fathers in brain development of their child

Studies reveal that fathers play an important role in brain development.

3 Jun 2019 9:43 AM GMT