Doctors test for them within minutes of birth, because these simple motions reveal complex brain development. Primitive reflexes show how deeply survival is written into our biology. '60 Minutes' ...

Newborns are marvelously attuned to their parents' voices from the moment they come into the world. In these early, often tearful, days of a baby's life, a familiar voice can provide solace and ...

Instead of recommending the hepatitis B vaccine for all newborns, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now officially advises women who test negative for the virus to consult health care ...

A newborn's first cry is a vital sign of a healthy transition to life outside the womb, signaling the lungs opening and the body's survival systems activating. This initial cry, distinct from adult ...

This article is part of The Dallas Morning News’ initiative to answer questions about vaccines. Got a question? Ask us here. A federal vaccine advisory panel voted on Friday morning to change the ...

You may have noticed your baby being startled or reacting suddenly when you're trying to put them down to sleep. This is the Moro reflex, one of several normal reflexes that healthy babies are born ...

Federal and state health officials are investigating 13 cases in 10 states of infant botulism linked to baby formula that was being recalled, authorities said Saturday. ByHeart Inc. agreed to begin ...

WASHINGTON — German satellite manufacturer Reflex Aerospace has raised 50 million euros ($57.4 million) as it rides a growing wave of interest and investment in European space systems. The ...

Thousands of newborn stars sparkle and dazzle in the latest snapshot by NASA’s Webb Space Telescope. Released this week, the picture provides a breathtaking view of a nearby star-birthing center, ...

COLUMBUS, Ga. — A newborn baby in Columbus, Georgia, is now in the NICU after being found in a dumpster behind a motel, according to the local police department. The Columbus Police Department said on ...