Cognitive Abilities Increase Significantly With Time in Most Prematurely Born Children
... Many studies have found that children born prematurely with very low birthweight have an increased risk of neurological problems, including cognitive handicaps. New research shows that most of these c...

Study Shows Effects of Prenatal Exposure to Second-hand Smoke Greater for Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Children
... The effects of prenatal exposure to second-hand smoke on mental development are exacerbated in children who experience socioeconomic hardships, such as substandard housing and inadequate food and clot...