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Fragile period of childhood brain development could underlie epilepsy

Study identifies pathway that helps control brain synapses full story»

Maternal, paternal genes’ tug-of-war may last well into childhood

Analysis suggests human development is set by ongoing interplay of parent and offspring genes full story»

Harvard nutritionists take aim at sugary drinks

Cite research that sugar beverages a key factor in obesity full story»

Infant weight gain linked to childhood obesity

Early interventions may have long-term benefits full story»

First Suzanne Murray Professor named

Nancy Hill chosen for Radcliffe professorship and HGSE appointment full story»

Julius B. Richmond, giant in public health and pediatrics

Former U.S. Surgeon General, Harvard professor, dead at 91 full story»

From neuroscience to childhood policy

Shonkoff demonstrates how research leads to lawmaking full story»

Teen diets can hurt their lungs

Not enough fruit and fish affects breathing full story»

Children can perform approximate math without arithmetic instruction

Study shows that children spontaneously show a sense of number when presented with symbolic math full story»

Weight gain in pregnancy linked to overweight in kids

Study suggests need to examine current pregnancy weight guidelines full story»
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