Microbiome interventions for children raise the ethical stakes
Probiotic use has surged in baby formulas, but safety concerns regarding their use in infants have emerged after a tragic incident.
RSV Can Be a Killer. New Tools Are Identifying the Most At-Risk Kids
RSV unpredictability complicates identification of at-risk children, as healthy-looking infants can face severe complications, prompting research into predictive algorithms.
Microbiome interventions for children raise the ethical stakes
Probiotic use has surged in baby formulas, but safety concerns regarding their use in infants have emerged after a tragic incident.
RSV Can Be a Killer. New Tools Are Identifying the Most At-Risk Kids
RSV unpredictability complicates identification of at-risk children, as healthy-looking infants can face severe complications, prompting research into predictive algorithms.
San Jose woman reflects on career leading nation's first nonprofit milk bank
Terry Asquith founded the Mothers' Milk Bank, saving thousands of infants' lives by coordinating human milk donations for at-risk babies. She reflects on this accomplishment with pride.
Mother meets and thanks Kerry guards for saving her baby's life
Local gardaí saved an infant's life during a medical emergency, reinforcing the importance of community service.
San Jose woman reflects on career leading nation's first nonprofit milk bank
Terry Asquith founded the Mothers' Milk Bank, saving thousands of infants' lives by coordinating human milk donations for at-risk babies. She reflects on this accomplishment with pride.
Mother meets and thanks Kerry guards for saving her baby's life
Local gardaí saved an infant's life during a medical emergency, reinforcing the importance of community service.
John Clements, Whose Research Saved Thousands of Babies, Dies at 101
Dr. John A. Clements significantly advanced pulmonary research, discovering surfactant crucial for healthy lung function, especially in premature infants.
Blood test at birth could eventually identify babies at increased risk of SIDS
Newborns with specific metabolic patterns in their blood may be at a significantly higher risk of dying from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
New vaccine for respiratory disease rolls out in Scotland
The Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) immunisation programme is being rolled out in Scotland to protect newborn babies and older adults against severe illness caused by RSV.
This Is The Best Part Of Having A Baby With Colic
Colic is defined as an infant crying for greater than 3 hours per day for more than 3 days per week, presumed in infants younger than 3 months.
The exact cause of colic is unknown, with factors like immature digestive and nervous systems, environmental factors, overstimulation, and parental stress believed to contribute.
Clapham baby hospitalised with measles at just five-months-old
Measles infection poses risks for unvaccinated individuals, emphasizing the importance of vaccination to prevent outbreaks.
Constance Marten's parents deny investigators were trailing her when on the run
Parents of Constance Marten used private investigators at various times but deny employing any during her run with Mark Gordon.
Constance Marten and Mark Gordon deny gross negligence manslaughter charges for the death of their newborn daughter.
The CDC Is Squandering a Breakthrough Vaccine
RSV shots are highly sought after by pregnant patients, even more so than flu or COVID shots.
New RSV vaccines for pregnant people and infants have the potential to significantly reduce RSV-related hospitalizations in children under 5.
You Know A Lot Less About the Placenta Than You Think
Understanding the placenta's role in pregnancy complications like stillbirth is crucial for improving maternal and infant health outcomes.
FDA "inadvertently archived" complaint about Abbott infant formula plant, audit says
FDA's mishandling of whistleblower complaints led to delayed inspection at Abbott Nutrition plant, impacting infant health and leading to nationwide formula recall.