A new study has unveiled fascinating insights into the development of the infant gut microbiota and its profound implications for long-term health. This extensive study, involving nearly 1,000 infants ...

John Spencer receives funding from the US National Institutes of Health. Talking to your baby or toddler shapes the structure of their brain, my colleagues and I have discovered. For the study, which ...

The moment you take your baby into your embrace, they look like a teeny weeny creature, like a soft toy for you to play with. With your breastmilk, warmth, and constant care, they grow and transform ...

Your baby’s future is ticking, and the clock starts before they’re born. Those first 1,000 days? They’re not just important, they’re everything. Brainpower, immune strength, gut health, even how well ...

Chewing is not a milestone babies suddenly “achieve”. It develops slowly, through exposure, repetition, and the right ...

The findings underscore the importance of gut microbiota as a part of infant physiological development. The study suggests that gut microbiota succession is not only predictable but also malleable.