infants

Half of Breast Cancer Survivors Give Birth to Malnourished Babies

Study: Half of Breast Cancer Survivors May Give Birth to Malnourished Babies

Dec 11, 2020 AM EST

Researchers find breast cancer patients can safely have their pregnancy. However, here's the catch.

Autism in Newborns, Can Be Detected Through a Hearing Test

Nov 14, 2020 PM EST

Research suggests that the ABR test can identify if a newborn has autism risk.

MD News Daily - Biliary Atresi: A Rare Condition To Observe Closely in Newborns

Biliary Atresia: Rare Condition in Newborns to Look Out For

Oct 12, 2020 AM EDT

One of the rare diseases occurring specifically in infants is the condition called biliary atresia. Its symptoms start to show or develop around two weeks from birth.

Microcephaly: Here’s Something You Should Know for Future Pregnancies

Sep 28, 2020 AM EDT

According to the CDC, microcephaly is sometimes detected at birth and is typically the result of the abnormally-developing brain in the womb and not developing as it should following its birth.

Many Parents Aren't Protecting Thier Babies From SIDS

May 03, 2014 PM EDT

Nearly half of all babies in some parts of the United States face a greater risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) simply because their parents are neglecting to put them on their backs when they sleep, a new study suggests.

Baby Helmets Do Not Correct Head Shape

May 02, 2014 PM EDT

Helmets designed to correct the shape of an infant's head after he or she develops head-flatness are largely ineffective, according to a recent study that compared success of head-shape corrective therapy with and without the aid of a helmet.

Mother's Diet Affects Unborn Child's Genes

Apr 30, 2014 PM EDT

A mother's diet during pregnancy can permanently change how genes are expressed in her child, the results of recent research suggests.

Reducing Iron Deficiency in Infants

Apr 17, 2014 PM EDT

Researchers are suggesting that a small change in how babies are treated immediately after birth could potentially help reduce the chances of iron deficiency in infants and increase comfort for doctors and mothers.

High Body Fat Linked to Poor Pregnancy Results

Apr 16, 2014 PM EDT

Women whose body mass index (MBI) indicates that they are obese before or in the early stages of pregnancy face a much higher risk of stillbirth and infant death, compared to women of a healthy weight, according to a recent study.

Taking Antidepressants While Pregnant Linked to Risk of Autism in Child

Apr 14, 2014 PM EDT

Mothers who take antidepressants while pregnant may be exposing their child to a greater risk of developing autism or developmental delay, especially among baby boys, according to a recent study.

U.S. Infant Circumcision Rates Fall

Apr 02, 2014 PM EDT

Circumcision rates in infants are falling in the Unites States, while the frequency of adult circumcisions appears to rising, according to a new study.

UK Officials Change Their Mind About Meningitis B Shot

Mar 21, 2014 PM EDT

A vaccine that protects against a deadly form of meningitis will soon be made available to children in the United Kingdom after health officials recommended that the vaccination be put to use.

Breast Pump Adapters Recalled For Shock Risk

Mar 20, 2014 PM EDT

Playtex Manufacturing Inc. has announced that it is voluntarily recalling AC/DC power adapters that are packaged with the Playtex® Nurser Deluxe Double Electric Breast Pump, after discovering that the adapters' can potentially shock consumers.

New and Unusual Disorder Discovered in Children

Mar 20, 2014 PM EDT

Researchers have discovered the shared DNA cue of a bizarre genetic disorder that has been identified in a handful of children across the country, according to a recent study.

Nicotine Patches Prove Ineffective for Pregnant Women

Mar 12, 2014 PM EDT

Pregnant women trying to quit smoking may have to try an option other than nicotine patches. According to a recent study, the smoking cessation therapy patches proved to have absolutely no effect on a pregnant woman's ability to kick the habit.