Pregnant women are advised to eat 8 to 12 ounces (about two to three servings) of seafood low in mercury a week to aid fetal brain development. malkovkosta - stock.adobe.com In cod they trust. “This ...

Brain staining of pregnant fish. On the left is the Nissl staining use to determine neuron morphology and on the right is ki67 staining which stains for cell proliferation. New research reveals that ...

As moms, we’re constantly thinking about how our choices during pregnancy can shape our children’s development. From prenatal vitamins to the debate about sushi (safe or not safe?), it can feel ...

Research creates a framework to better balance the nutritional benefit of fish consumption with the risk of mercury exposure to the developing brain. Fish consumption during pregnancy is a complex ...

Fish consumption during pregnancy is a complex scientific topic. On one hand, fish are rich in nutrients essential to brain development, including polyunsaturated fatty acids, selenium, iodine, and ...

Many studies have shown eating fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids and fish oil supplements may have benefits ranging from heart health to mood boosters to brain development. Now a study suggests it may ...