Pacifiers are often a helpful comforts for a newborn - but what else are they capable of? Thanks to the work of Miad Faezipour, an associate professor at Purdue University, pacifiers could soon play ...

A full-term male infant (39+4 weeks, 4125 g) was born following an uncomplicated pregnancy and delivery. Apgar scores were 9 ...

Newborns are tiny, delicate humans, and when they come into the world with severe lung problems, it can feel terrifying for parents. Thanks to huge advances in neonatal care, things that once seemed ...

Prenatal exposure to air pollution increases the risk of severe respiratory distress in newborn babies, according to new research. The risk increases with exposure specifically to fine particulate ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Is your newborn breathing fast? Newborn babies can exhibit some unusual breathing patterns, most of which are not cause for alarm.

Infants who survive serious health problems in the first few weeks of life have a higher risk of dying during childhood and adolescence compared to children who were healthy as newborns. This is ...