As newborn screening and rapid DNA sequencing become routine, we are poised to catch and treat inherited diseases at their earliest stages. Today, we can intervene in the first days or weeks of life.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . An infant with a rare urea cycle disorder became the first patient to receive a personalized gene-editing ...

Federal health officials are investigating an outbreak of a rare infant disease in 10 states linked to baby formula that was being recalled, officials said. At least 13 cases of infant botulism were ...

Oral health in pregnant women, infants, and preschool children is a critical area of research due to the unique physiological changes and developmental stages that influence oral health outcomes.

The initial colonization of the infant gut by microorganisms lays the foundation for a stable adult microbiome. A specific microbial mix is crucial for protecting babies from various infections, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Death due to congenital heart disease was more common among Black vs. white infants. Mortality rates declined ...

When a child falls ill, caregivers often change how and where the infant sleeps—wanting to keep them close through the night. But new research from Johns Hopkins Children's Center suggests that some ...