Q: My baby is small but my pediatric provider says she is "following the curve" so he is not worried. What does that mean? I'm still worried! A. If your baby is "following the curve" of the growth ...

In humans, the problem was exacerbated by our unique form of upright walking since ... U.S. Infant Mortality Increased 7 Percent in Months Following Dobbs, Researchers Find Oct. 21, 2024 — U.S ...

The infant mortality rate is calculated by dividing the number of infants who die within one year of birth by the number of infants who are born. The infant mortality rate is usually expressed as ...

Mother's Gut Microbiome During Pregnancy Shapes Baby's Brain Development Aug. 20, 2024 — A study in mice has found that the bacteria Bifidobacterium breve in the mother's gut during pregnancy ...

Extravasation, the leakage of infusion fluids into surrounding tissues, is a significant concern that can lead to severe ...

Your little one is congested. What should you do? In a child age 3 or under, this can be a challenge. For starters, it’s not always obvious what’s causing that stuffy nose. Infants and ...

Dr. Nina Shapiro is a physician writer who dispels health myths. For non-breastfed or breastfed-supplemented infants, the AAP is currently recommending formula with cow’s milk or goat’s milk ...

Imagine having a mini heart monitor right on your wrist. The Apple Watch ECG app makes this possible, allowing you to take an electrocardiogram, also called an ECG or EKG, which represents the ...

The best baby monitors on the market can deliver caregivers some peace of mind when they step out of their baby’s room. A monitor should be easy to set up and operate, provide clear (and timely ...

The pandemic created disruption and family stress that may have lasting effects on young children’s social and emotional development. A Save the Children report released Tuesday found that ...

Garmin was relatively late to the party when it first received approval for its ECG app in January 2023, but the feature has expanded considerably since then. Initially only available for the ...