Newborns

Recreational physical activity during adolescence may be associated with changes in breast tissue composition and biological markers of stress, potentially influencing future breast cancer risk, according to a new study…

New research suggests that the biological traces of schizophrenia may be detectable at birth. A large study published in Biological Psychiatry found that genetic risk for schizophrenia is linked to…

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a critical yet under-recognized health challenge affecting approximately one in five pregnancies in the UK. Despite its prevalence and significant health risks for both mother…

The United States plans to provide the Philippines with $250 million in new funding to strengthen efforts against tuberculosis, improve maternal health, and address emerging infectious disease threats, Secretary of…

A new international study has revealed that the United States is making the slowest progress among high-income countries in reducing deaths from chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced the release of draft guidance designed to promote the development of safe and effective nonopioid treatments for chronic pain, aiming to…

Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, have uncovered a genetic mechanism in oral bacteria that may pave the way for innovative strategies to combat tooth decay, one of the…

A groundbreaking therapy that has transformed the outlook for people with cystic fibrosis (CF) has earned three scientists the 2024 Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award, often called the “American Nobel.”…

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has officially declared an end to its emergency response to the H5N1 bird flu outbreak. The emergency, which began on April…

When it comes to protecting pregnant women and their babies from COVID-19, the scientific message is clear: the vaccine helps — and it saves lives. Yet, recent political decisions have…

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is urging all pregnant women to get tested for syphilis early in pregnancy, even if they have no symptoms or risk factors. This…

Newborns with low vitamin D levels are more likely to develop mental health disorders later in life, according to a large-scale international study involving researchers from The University of Queensland…

Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. While it is most often associated with genital infections, chlamydia can also affect the eyes, leading…

As a medical professional with extensive experience in pediatric care, I am acutely aware of the profound worry that parents experience when their newborn shows signs of a cold. Newborns,…

As a medical professional deeply versed in pediatric health, I understand the profound concern that parents have regarding Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). SIDS is the sudden and unexpected death…

Newborns are especially prone to blocked noses due to their underdeveloped nasal passages. Their nasal cavities are very narrow, making it easy for mucus to accumulate and cause blockages. Additionally,…

As a medical professional deeply engaged in pediatric care, I understand the worry that grips parents when their newborn has a stuffy nose. A stuffy nose can be particularly distressing…

As a medical professional deeply versed in pediatric health, I understand the profound worry that parents have regarding Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). SIDS is a tragic and often mysterious…

Spina bifida represents one of the most common permanently disabling birth defects affecting the nervous system. This neural tube defect occurs when a baby’s spinal column fails to close completely…

As a medical professional deeply involved in pediatric care, I understand the intense concern parents feel when their precious newborn shows signs of a common cold. Newborns have delicate immune…