SALT LAKE CITY — New parents may cringe thinking about the heel pricks routinely done after a baby is born and then again two weeks later, but the required screening saves lives. "I have had cases ...

The NHS is aiming to test up to 100,000 newborn infants in a study to understand whether improvements can be made in diagnosing and treating genetic conditions. Newborn blood spot screening, often ...

The moment a baby arrives, most couples are still catching their breath, not drafting legal-style demands. Yet one new father looked at his newborn’s face, saw features he did not expect, and insisted ...

The first few days after birth are filled with love, excitement, and many new responsibilities. Parents often wonder whether their baby is healthy and what they should know to protect their baby as ...

A new form of newborn screening at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics could save the lives of babies born with heart defects. Pulse oximetry is a quick, non-invasive way to screen for seven ...