Doctors make history using novel technique to treat fatal genetic disease before birth
The girl, now 16 months, began receiving the critical protein her body can't make while still in the womb. The treatment was delivered through a needle inserted through the mother’s abdomen and guided into a vein in the umbilical cord. The disease killed two of the girl's sisters before they turned 3.
The girl, now 16 months, began receiving the critical protein her body can't make while still in the womb. The treatment was delivered through a needle inserted through the mother’s abdomen and guided into a vein in the umbilical cord. The disease killed two of the girl's sisters before they turned 3.
Polish leader blames country's low birthrate on young women drinking too much alcohol
A women’s rights group in Poland has urged people to demonstrate after the country’s ruling party leader claimed that the country’s low birthrate is partly caused by young women drinking too much alcohol.
A women’s rights group in Poland has urged people to demonstrate after the country’s ruling party leader claimed that the country’s low birthrate is partly caused by young women drinking too much alcohol.
Drinking low amounts of caffeine during pregnancy may impact child's height, study suggests
A new study found that children of women with low caffeine intake during pregnancy were slightly shorter, on average, compared to kids born to women who completely avoided it altogether.
A new study found that children of women with low caffeine intake during pregnancy were slightly shorter, on average, compared to kids born to women who completely avoided it altogether.
Study: Video games can lead to ‘enhanced cognitive performance in children’
Findings from the study suggest kids who played video games three or more hours a week performed better with intellectual abilities, including working memory.
Findings from the study suggest kids who played video games three or more hours a week performed better with intellectual abilities, including working memory.
COVID-19 linked to increase in pregnancy-related deaths in the US
COVID-19 drove a dramatic increase in the number of women who died from pregnancy or childbirth complications in the U.S. last year, a crisis that has disproportionately claimed Black and Hispanic women as victims.
COVID-19 drove a dramatic increase in the number of women who died from pregnancy or childbirth complications in the U.S. last year, a crisis that has disproportionately claimed Black and Hispanic women as victims.
Abbott recalls several ready-to-feed liquid baby formula
Abbott says the baby formula products were made at its Columbus, Ohio facility.
Abbott says the baby formula products were made at its Columbus, Ohio facility.
Georgia expands Medicaid coverage for new mothers, but is it enough?
Facing one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the US, Georgia lawmakers expanded Medicare coverage for new moms, from 6 months to a 12 months after they deliver. One obstetrician says the 6 months of extra health coverage is a step in the right direction, but it is not enough.
Facing one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the US, Georgia lawmakers expanded Medicare coverage for new moms, from 6 months to a 12 months after they deliver. One obstetrician says the 6 months of extra health coverage is a step in the right direction, but it is not enough.
Twin brothers to walk 20 miles in every state for foster children: ‘There are so many kids that need us ’
Tavon and Davon Woods said they are products of the foster childcare system and want to raise awareness about its challenges.
Tavon and Davon Woods said they are products of the foster childcare system and want to raise awareness about its challenges.
Hilary Swank announces she's pregnant: 'Not just of 1, but 2'
"This is something I've been wanting for a long time," Hilary Swank, 48, said during an appearance on Good Morning America. "I'm going to be a mom."
"This is something I've been wanting for a long time," Hilary Swank, 48, said during an appearance on Good Morning America. "I'm going to be a mom."
Antidepressant use during pregnancy not linked to ADHD, autism: study
Doctors say untreated mental illness is more dangerous for a developing fetus than the medications used to treat it.
Doctors say untreated mental illness is more dangerous for a developing fetus than the medications used to treat it.
Build your child’s social circle with new Play:Date app
Play:Date users swipe in hopes of creating a new kind of connection online: the perfect playdate for their kids.
Play:Date users swipe in hopes of creating a new kind of connection online: the perfect playdate for their kids.
Baby formula shortage: FDA concedes delays after whistleblower complaint
A 10-page report from the agency offers its first formal account of the factors that led to the ongoing shortage.
A 10-page report from the agency offers its first formal account of the factors that led to the ongoing shortage.
Children know when parents are full of it, study finds
A new study reveals that older children are more skeptical when adults make surprising claims
A new study reveals that older children are more skeptical when adults make surprising claims
Target car seat trade-in: How to get your coupon
The car seat trade in is held twice per year and is a part of Target's efforts to attain zero waste to landfill in U.S. operations by 2030.
The car seat trade in is held twice per year and is a part of Target's efforts to attain zero waste to landfill in U.S. operations by 2030.
Khloe Kardashian, Tristan Thompson welcome second baby
Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson have a daughter, True, 4.
Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson have a daughter, True, 4.
FDA's ongoing analysis finds toxic arsenic, lead in certain baby foods — tips for parents to limit exposure
The FDA’s ongoing analysis in an effort to lower toxic heavy metals in baby foods found that levels of lead in baby food sweet potatoes and teething biscuits were among the highest of all foods tested.
The FDA’s ongoing analysis in an effort to lower toxic heavy metals in baby foods found that levels of lead in baby food sweet potatoes and teething biscuits were among the highest of all foods tested.
Laughing gas and childbirth: An option for patients looking for a middle ground
Doctors and patients around the world are likely familiar with using laughing gas during childbirth, but it’s largely gone under the radar here in the U.S. — until now.
Doctors and patients around the world are likely familiar with using laughing gas during childbirth, but it’s largely gone under the radar here in the U.S. — until now.
Here’s how much it costs to have a baby in the US, analysis finds
The jarring figures don't include any spending on the baby after he or she is born.
The jarring figures don't include any spending on the baby after he or she is born.
'Baby Holly’: How an Arizona pastor adopted an infant left by nomadic ‘cult’ after parents’ murders
The story of "Baby Holly" has made national headlines and there's a strong Arizona connection to the case. The murder of the child's parents remains unsolved and authorities say a cult could be linked to the crimes.
The story of "Baby Holly" has made national headlines and there's a strong Arizona connection to the case. The murder of the child's parents remains unsolved and authorities say a cult could be linked to the crimes.
After Walmart shooting, Riverdale community ‘locks in’ teens for anti-gun violence event
Bruce Griggs, a former youth probation officer turned gun violence prevention activist, is calling it Boys To Men Lock-in.
Bruce Griggs, a former youth probation officer turned gun violence prevention activist, is calling it Boys To Men Lock-in.