Infants who survive serious health problems in the first few weeks of life have a higher risk of dying during childhood and adolescence compared to children who were healthy as newborns. This is ...

To protect the baby from extreme heat, dehydration and infections, parents need to bear in mind few tips to hold themselves ...

Babies exposed to an antidepressant or a mood disorder during fetal life did not have any more signs of irritability, difficulty feeding, sleep disturbances and respiratory problems two to four weeks ...

ENJOYED WORKING WITH HER OVER THE YEARS. TODAY, A FEDERAL VACCINE ADVISORY PANEL DELAYED ITS DISCUSSION ON THE NEWBORN HEPATITIS B VACCINE. KCCI CHIEF INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER SUZANNE BOEHNKE SPOKE WITH ...

The thyroid is a small gland present in the neck that produces hormones which are essential for growth, brain development, ...

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Sometimes — before birth or during labor and delivery — a baby inhales a mixture of amniotic fluid and a substance called meconium into his lungs. This is called meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS), ...

The Defense Department is months behind on addressing a new law’s mandate to fight pregnancy-related mood and anxiety disorders.

The war-torn Gaza Strip is facing a severe shortage of infant formula due to severe Israeli restrictions. Thousands of ...

True. Newborns can rarely be born with teeth (natal teeth), and this is generally a normal condition. Most cases do not ...