Newborn : Science World Report

Oct 14, 2016 03:47 AM EDT

Researchers Found Link Between Expectant Mother's Chronic Diseases And Congenital Heart Defects In Babies

Pregnant women with congenital heart defects or type 2 diabetes have a higher risk of giving birth to babies with severe congenital heart disease.

Jan 05, 2016 04:29 PM EST

This Antidepressant Increases Risk Of Birth Defects When Used In Early Pregnancy

New findings published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology reveal that using paroxetine-a medication prescribed to treat conditions that include anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the first trimester of pregnancy can increase a...

Dec 23, 2015 08:29 PM EST

Kangaroo Care Helps Reduce Infant Mortality Risk In Premature Babies

Premature and underweight babies may have stronger chances of survival if they spend the beginning of their lives in "kangaroo care."

Dec 10, 2015 12:13 AM EST

Life Expectancy In The U.S. 79 For Third Year In A Row

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that life expectancy for a newborn is about 79 years old for the third year year in a row.

Oct 21, 2015 02:19 PM EDT

Preeclampsia Increases Risk Of Infant Heart Defects

High blood pressure increases the risk of pre-eclampsia--a pregnancy complication that may cause heart defects in newborns, according to new research. T

Oct 05, 2015 02:04 PM EDT

India Welcomes It's Biggest Newborn At 13 Pounds

India welcomed the biggest baby the country has ever seen. In fact, the 13 pound baby boy-delivered to 25-year-old Goga Bai and delivered via an emergency ceasaren section-has been described by doctor's as a ‘miracle.' Bai weighs 220 pounds and is diabetic, leading to obesity in offspring, accordi...

Jul 09, 2015 07:36 PM EDT

A New Screening Test In Newborns Examines Potential Middle-Ear Problems

New findings published in the Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology reveal that screening newborns who require time in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) via a testing process known as high-frequency tympanometry may help health officials identify middle-ear problems earli...

May 09, 2015 10:14 PM EDT