newborns

These babies can have withdrawal symptoms because of exposure in the womb. New research shows that those born to opioid users have shorter hospital stays when care includes more parent involvement and a quieter environment.

Shortly after birth, babies are pricked in the heel so their blood can be tested for life-threatening conditions. States generally save leftover blood from those samples, and parents and privacy experts are concerned that information could be used without consent years later.

When a child is born, the first months spent with parents can be crucial for development. A bill in Florida’s House and Senate looks to give parents...

Traditional blood tests still do a better job flagging common inherited diseases. Gene sequencing can be useful for detecting some conditions, but the results can be difficult to interpret.

Paid time off for illness and family caregivers has substantial bipartisan support. Several states are expected to consider proposals, but there are disagreements over how to structure and pay for it.

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.)Maria Rodriguez, Oregon Health & Science…

Florida pediatricians will be able to test babies for more diseases under a new law signed by Governor Rick Scott.

More babies are being born dependent on opioids. The good news is they can safely be weaned from the drug. But there is little research on which medical treatment is best, or on the long-term effects.

While the fight against prescription drug abuse is nothing new to Florida, there's now a statewide initiative aimed at preventing babies from being born…

Each year more than a million babies die within the first 24 hours after birth, a study finds. But there are some simple, inexpensive things that could save these infants, like early breast-feeding and teaching moms to hold their newborns close.