Child health

Mother-to-be, 26, has pioneering surgery on her baby while it's still in the WOMB to correct a spina bifida birth defect

Mother-to-be, 26, has pioneering surgery on her baby while it's still in the WOMB to correct a spina bifida birth defect

Maternal Prenatal External Locus of Control and Reduced Mathematical and Science Abilities in Their Offspring: A Longitudinal Birth Cohort Study

Maternal Prenatal External Locus of Control and Reduced Mathematical and Science Abilities in Their Offspring: A Longitudinal Birth Cohort Study

Industrial chemicals pass from mother to fetus throughout pregnancy

Industrial chemicals pass from mother to fetus throughout pregnancy

Girl, three, suffers a stroke triggered by CHICKENPOX

Girl, three, suffers a stroke triggered by CHICKENPOX

Two heads and one body: Rare conjoined twins born in Yemen

Two heads and one body: Rare conjoined twins born in Yemen

Mother found guilty of mutilating 3-year-old daughter

Mother found guilty of mutilating 3-year-old daughter

40% of young kids use TOO MUCH toothpaste - putting them at risk of tooth decay, CDC warns

40% of young kids use TOO MUCH toothpaste - putting them at risk of tooth decay, CDC warns

Single mother reveals her heartbreak of raising one-in-a-million Down's syndrome twins and says she wishes she could 'whip their disabilities away'

Single mother reveals her heartbreak of raising one-in-a-million Down's syndrome twins and says she wishes she could 'whip their disabilities away'

Grown-ups take little girls’ pain less seriously, Yale study says

Grown-ups take little girls’ pain less seriously, Yale study says

Heart disease risk begins in the womb, study in sheep suggests

Heart disease risk begins in the womb, study in sheep suggests

Mom tries to raise $65k so 6-year-old son can fulfill lifelong dream of eating a cupcake

Mom tries to raise $65k so 6-year-old son can fulfill lifelong dream of eating a cupcake

Twins formerly conjoined at the BRAIN are thriving a year-and-a-half after groundbreaking separation

Twins formerly conjoined at the BRAIN are thriving a year-and-a-half after groundbreaking separation

Boy, 10, has a kidney in his THIGH because of a unique genetic disorder named after him

Boy, 10, has a kidney in his THIGH because of a unique genetic disorder named after him

Embryotools achieves the world’s first pregnancy with a new nuclear transfer technique for treating infertility

Embryotools achieves the world’s first pregnancy with a new nuclear transfer technique for treating infertility

Almost killed by a kiss: Baby spends four days in hospital fighting for her life with HERPES after being pecked on the lips by a family member

Almost killed by a kiss: Baby spends four days in hospital fighting for her life with HERPES after being pecked on the lips by a family member

Conjoined twins who shared a stomach, bladder and pelvis are now the best of friends after life-changing separation

Conjoined twins who shared a stomach, bladder and pelvis are now the best of friends after life-changing separation

Preemie born more than 3 YEARS ago has gone home from hospital at last after countless surgeries to fix her heart and lungs

Preemie born more than 3 YEARS ago has gone home from hospital at last after countless surgeries to fix her heart and lungs

Kids who travel will be more successful, says survey

Kids who travel will be more successful, says survey

Opioids could be linked to birth defects

Opioids could be linked to birth defects

UW study: Long-term breastfeeding sheds light on whether an infant becomes right- or left-handed

UW study: Long-term breastfeeding sheds light on whether an infant becomes right- or left-handed

Assistant manager, 23, reveals she carried an infant who was destined to DIE so her organs could be donated

Assistant manager, 23, reveals she carried an infant who was destined to DIE so her organs could be donated

Friends' vaping could pose danger to kids with asthma

Friends' vaping could pose danger to kids with asthma

Autism could be diagnosed at birth with a hearing test

Autism could be diagnosed at birth with a hearing test

Woman gives birth to 14-pound, 13-ounce baby

Woman gives birth to 14-pound, 13-ounce baby

Cancer-surviving toddler born with a tongue 'DOUBLE the size it should be' needs reduction surgery to help him eat and talk

Cancer-surviving toddler born with a tongue 'DOUBLE the size it should be' needs reduction surgery to help him eat and talk

The most premature baby to EVER survive : Mom of miracle Lyla, who was born at just 21 weeks and weighed less than ONE POUND, breaks her silence and reveals how she had to beg doctors to resuscitate her daughter, who is now a thriving 4-year-old

The most premature baby to EVER survive : Mom of miracle Lyla, who was born at just 21 weeks and weighed less than ONE POUND, breaks her silence and reveals how she had to beg doctors to resuscitate her daughter, who is now a thriving 4-year-old

Doctors tell parents cannabis will NOT cure their children of epilepsy as demand for drug continues to soar

Doctors tell parents cannabis will NOT cure their children of epilepsy as demand for drug continues to soar

FDA Warns Against Use of Teething Necklaces, Bracelets, and Other Jewelry Marketed for Relieving Teething Pain or Providing Sensory Stimulation: FDA Safety Communication

FDA Warns Against Use of Teething Necklaces, Bracelets, and Other Jewelry Marketed for Relieving Teething Pain or Providing Sensory Stimulation: FDA Safety Communication

Pediatric leukemia 'super drug' could be developed in the coming years

Pediatric leukemia 'super drug' could be developed in the coming years

Boy, four, suffering from rare cancer pens heartbreaking letter to Father Christmas and asks for curly hair

Boy, four, suffering from rare cancer pens heartbreaking letter to Father Christmas and asks for curly hair