Frontostriatal circuits in the brain change and reconfigure themselves between the ages of 11 and 25, modulating impulses and ...

NewsCenter 5 speaks to Dr. Natalie Feldman, a psychiatrist at Mass. General Brigham, to ask her to explain what "baby brain" or "mom brain" is, a common symptom many women say they experience ...

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The podcast Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the medical science behind some of life’s mysteries big and small.

A new study shows extreme heat caused by climate change is posing dangerous risks for maternal health and birth outcomes.

Adriana Smith's been on life support 90+ days with weeks to go in her pregnancy. Her family questions Georgia’s heartbeat law ...

From structural changes in the brain to shifts in stress hormones and the invisible burden of “mental load,” research ...

“The development of the brain in a fetus starts early during pregnancy and is very much dependent on proper supply of oxygen and nutrients. Iron is especially needed for fetal brain ...

Pregnancy changes the body in several ways. Not only does it impact the reproductive, hormonal, and cardiovascular systems, but it also affects bone health and reduces bone density. While the ...

She underwent an emergency C-section and simultaneous brain surgery to save her life ... Jackie learned how to change a diaper with one hand. At the QLI rehabilitation center in Omaha, Nebraska ...

Learning a new language rewires the brain, enhancing cognitive functions and neural pathways. Studies show structural changes occur, increasing gray matter and improving communication between ...