Preterm birth (PTB) continues to pose a challenge in neonatal medicine, and it is the major cause of perinatal morbidity and ...

Congenital heart defects (abnormalities of the heart that are present at birth) are the most common type of birth defect and, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1 in 4 ...

The stop-work order on USAID-funded research has left thousands of people with experimental drugs or devices in their bodies, ...

The work environment for ultrasound technicians is diverse. Many are employed in hospitals, where they may collaborate with ...

Still, the adult obesity rate in the U.S. is 42.4% vs. 14% in China—though it’s expected to rise along with interest in fast ...

Read Adrian's story with pediatric cardiologists at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital who offer lifelong congenital heart care ...

Pregnancy testing is recommended for females of reproductive ... global trends toward health care cost containment; technological advances, new products and patents attained by competitors; challenges ...

confidentiality and justice for women who need to terminate pregnancy. In order to increase access of women to safe abortion services and taking into account the advances in medical technology, the ...

Lawmakers advanced a proposal Monday designed to help new mothers and newborns shortly after birth through postpartum at-home nurse visitations. Legislative Bill 22, from State Sen. George Dungan ...

A new study from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) shows that mothers in Arkansas who live in rural areas or have Medicaid coverage are less likely to get timely or enough ...

New research shows that prenatal multiple micronutrient supplements can cut the risk of babies being born too small or too ...