Preterm birth - defined as delivery before the 37 th week of pregnancy - is one of the leading causes of infant deaths in the United States. Babies born prematurely are also at an increased risk of ...

Human newborns arrive remarkably underdeveloped. The reason lies in a deep evolutionary trade-off between big brains, bipedalism and the limits of motherhood.

Newborn babies at a Pittsburgh-area hospital are celebrating their first Valentine's Day in adorable handmade hats inspired ...

Swiss authorities said Monday they were investigating batches of infant formula, following reports of several babies showing ...