It is known that the antiepileptic drug valproate increases the risk of developmental disorders in unborn children.

Tiny chia seeds may hold surprising benefits during pregnancy, especially when diets are high in fat and sugar. A new animal ...

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Chia seed supplementation during pregnancy increased maternal omega-3 long-chain fatty acids, including DHA, in a rat model ...

The origin of some neuropsychiatric diseases, such as autism, bipolar disorder, or depression, and certain neurodegenerative diseases, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, can be found in very early stages of ...

Maternal stress during pregnancy profoundly affects fetal growth and long-term health. This comprehensive review synthesizes evidence showing that elevated cortisol, disrupted brain connectivity, and ...

A collaborative research study co-led by scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the Liber Institute for Brain Development has for the first time identified a biological process ...

Summary: New research reveals that excessive exposure to progesterone during pregnancy can alter gene expression in the ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: “We need to study models with human cells if you want to understand neurodevelopmental disorders or neuropsychiatric disorders, but I can’t ask a ...