Infants Know Real 'Baby Talk' When They Hear It
Newborn/Infant Health
Babies go gaga over other babies' goo-goos, a new study finds.
Newborn/Infant Health
Opioid Crisis Means More Newborns With Hepatitis C, But Few Get Tested
Newborn/Infant Health
Due to the U.S. opioid epidemic, hepatitis C is up among pregnant women, raising the risk for mother-to-child transmission of the virus, a new study reveals.
Fetal Immune System May Trigger Premature Birth: Study
Newborn/Infant Health
Most potential explanations of premature birth revolve around the mother, and what might cause her body to reject her developing fetus.
Mom's Marijuana Winds Up in Breast Milk
Newborn/Infant Health
Breast-feeding has known benefits for both baby and mom, but if a new mom also smokes marijuana, does the drug turn up in her breast milk?
Baby Sitters, Relatives Often Unaware of SIDS Risk
Newborn/Infant Health
A baby's risk of death from being placed in an unsafe sleeping position or location is higher when they're under the care of a baby sitter, relative or friend, a new study found.
Why Some 'Preemies' Grow Up to Have Weaker Hearts
Newborn/Infant Health
The hearts of adults who were premature babies pump less blood during exercise than adults who were full-term babies, a small study finds.