Hong Kong group slams Medical Council as paediatric inquiry axed after 8-year delay
A patients’ group has accused Hong Kong’s Medical Council of setting a “bad and unjust” precedent that could…
Baby’s birthweight increases risk of cardiovascular disease in preeclamptic and hypertensive women
A new study shows that preeclamptic and hypertensive pregnant women’s risk of getting cardiovascular disease is linked to…
500 babies now recruited to world-leading genetic study
500 babies now recruited to world-leading genetic study
Over 500 babies…
Mother’s voice promotes development of language pathways in preemies’ brains
Hearing the sound of their mother’s voice promotes development of language pathways in a premature baby’s brain, according…
Newborn genomic screening may detect hundreds of additional childhood conditions
Adding genomic sequencing to newborn blood screening would detect hundreds of additional childhood conditions, providing much earlier diagnosis…
Family fights to keep baby with rare genetic disorder alive
Pohamara, 37, told the Herald “the slightest infection could be fatal”. Katana Morunga was diagnosed with the genetic…
Duck Dynasty’s Priscilla Robertson Welcomes Baby at 19
Priscilla Robertson officially became a new mom this week. On Monday, October 6, 19-year-old Priscilla, who is the…
Cesarean births in advanced labor linked to higher risk of womb scarring
Women who have Cesarean births at an advanced stage of labor are about eight times more likely to…
Simple tools increase pediatrician compliance with early peanut allergy prevention guidelines
A few easy-to-implement tools – a training video, electronic health record prompts and handouts for families – greatly…
Zika virus exposure during pregnancy permanently shapes offspring’s frontline immune cells
A Wayne State University study published in the Oct. 3, 2025, issue of Nature Communications revealed that Zika…
Dear Annie: It’s impossible to hide newborn’s genetic disease, but pushy strangers take things too far
Dear Annie: My husband and I have a large family, and earlier this year we welcomed our newest…
Little Parrot Singing Justin Bieber’s ‘Baby’ Deserves a Record Deal
Some pets pick up words, others learn silly noises, and then there are the rare few who sound…