In a study led by researchers from Mass General Brigham, children with more adverse prenatal exposures (APEs) showed higher rates of behavior problems that persisted into mid-adolescence, faster ...

New findings from Ontario’s largest birth cohort reveal that sulfate and ammonium particles in fine air pollution may disrupt fetal brain development, highlighting the need for cleaner air in urban ...

The prenatal period is a critical window for brain development, yet few studies have examined the impact of air pollution exposure during pregnancy on child cognition. A new study led by the Barcelona ...

The prenatal period is a critical window for brain development, yet few studies have examined the impact of air pollution exposure during pregnancy on child cognition. A new study led by the Barcelona ...

Prenatal exposure to glucocorticoids is associated with some mental disorders in offspring, such as mood, anxiety, and stress-related disorders, according to a study published online Jan. 3 in JAMA ...

HealthDay News — Prenatal exposure to specific components of fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) and postnatal ozone exposure are associated with an increased risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ...

Editor's Note: The story has been updated with additional commentary. Higher prenatal exposure to a common pesticide, chlorpyrifos (CPF), was associated with a greater likelihood of brain ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “We found that exposure to air pollution during mid-gestation is associated with lower lung function outcomes in ...

Humans exposed to toxic “forever chemicals” before birth may exhibit higher blood pressure during their teenage years, a new study has found. This connection was particularly pronounced in boys and in ...