The age at which babies take their first steps is strongly influenced by their genes, according to new research. Scientists analyzed the genetic information of more than 70,000 infants. They ...

As congenital syphilis cases soar in the United States, some states are turning to rapid, point-of-care tests to catch ...

A founder of neonatology, he helped revolutionize the care of preterm and critically ill newborns. “We were able to keep ...

Ariel Murphy’s persistence led to the passage of the Kairo and Kids Act in Texas, which guarantees parents access to security ...

In a recent study of a population of infants, published online May 6 in Pediatrics, 72% of infants were found to be immunized ...

A study found that targeted coaching for caregivers of infants as young as 8 months significantly enhances babies' communication and cognitive development.

In a recent study of a population of infants, published online May 6 in Pediatrics, 72 percent of infants were found to be ...

Those at risk of contracting gonorrhea are sexually active women under the age of 25. Also men who have sex with other men ...

STORY: Premature babies in Uganda are getting a fresh chance at survival - with donated breast milk.A growing number of ...

Children born with syphilis are six times more likely to be admitted to hospital in their first five years of life compared to children not exposed to syphilis from their mother before birth, ...