Extreme heat during pregnancy and infancy associated with slower thalamus development in children, says study

Heatwaves During Pregnancy Could Affect Baby's Brain Development, Study Suggests

Extreme heat linked to increased preterm birth risk, study finds

Findings indicate that women are particularly susceptible to the effects of heat between the 16th and 22nd weeks of pregnancy.

How extreme heat impairs cognitive function and mental health: What researchers know so far

Children and people with mental health disorders are especially vulnerable.

Pregnancy Brain: What You Should Know Before You Sign Up

The last time I discussed pregnancy on the blog, I focused almost entirely on various strange phenomena that occur in non-human animals who

Extreme heat impairs cognitive function in animals, research shows

As temperatures rise, some creatures pick fights while others struggle to learn.

How Pregnancy and Motherhood Reshape the Human Brain

Neuroimaging and animal research reveal how pregnancy hormones remodel neural circuits and leave a long-lasting mark on women’s bodies and h