The American Academy of Pediatrics is suing the Department of Health and Human Services, alleging the agency unlawfully cut ...

The final months of pregnancy are full of prepping and planning. And, of course, planning is important. But be prepared: Many births don’t go according to plan. For example, you might end up having a ...

Your little one is moving and grooving and learning more about how their body works with each passing day. Some of your infant’s movements may seem organized; others, not so much. Arm flapping may ...

The podcast Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the medical science behind some of life’s mysteries big and small. You can listen to episodes here. Parenting is not for the faint of heart. It ...

In general, infants that are born very early are not considered to be viable until after 24 weeks gestation. This means that if you give birth to an infant before they are 24 weeks old, their chance ...

A $25-million grant to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles aims to provide mental health services to babies and their families. All children from birth to age 3 who receive care at the hospital will be ...

Social determinants of health, such as access to secure housing, family employment and economic stability, education, and child care, must be the focus of federal policies to support infant and ...

The last few years have brought an arsenal of at-home baby health monitoring tools. There are monitors that spit out daily sleep reports, those that monitor the humidity in your nursery and gear that ...

Sarah Todd returned to reporting in January 2025 after being assignment editor at STAT since October 2022. You can reach Sarah on Signal at sarahlizchar.47. The foods we eat as young children help set ...

Late nights, festive sweets and unlimited screen time can disrupt children's sleep, immunity and behaviour during Christmas and the holiday season.

COUNTY JAIL AND WILL APPEAR IN FEDERAL COURT TOMORROW. A FAMILY IS SUING ORLANDO HEALTH, CLAIMING THEIR INFANT DAUGHTER DIED WHILE IN THE CARE OF STAFF AT WINNIE PALMER HOSPITAL IN 2022. WESH 2’S ...