Recent formula recalls (including a large-scale one of Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare powdered formulas in 2022) rocked consumer confidence, but baby formula is, in general, quite safe. You can ...

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 ...

The same bacteria that led to the 2022 baby formula recall and sparked shortages across the U.S., this year has caused the death of one newborn in Kentucky and brain damage in a Missouri infant ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Infant deaths have increased in the United States since the Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe vs. Wade and allowed states to make abortion illegal, researchers reported Monday. The change ...

For starters, it’s not always obvious what’s causing that stuffy nose. Infants and toddlers often catch colds because they are just starting to build up their immunity to common viruses.

Infants do not possess the same abdominal muscle strength as children and adults to be able to assist with bowel movements. For this reason, it’s normal for babies to cry, become red in the face ...

Earlier research – spurred by a CNN investigative report - found that infant mortality spiked in Texas after a 6-week abortion ban took effect in 2021, and experts say the new data suggests ...