Back stroking calms human infants and young mice, Japanese study finds

TOKYO -- A Japanese research team made of members including from Toho University found that stroking the backs of human ...

How do you sleep train a baby? Follow these expert tips

Sleep training helps babies (and parents) get sleep without disruption. Here's how to do it like a pro.
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Cynthia Toth, MD: What retinal imaging reveals about the preterm infant brain

Cynthia Toth, MD, of Duke University, discusses new BabySTEPS research showing that retinal nerve fiber layer and choroidal thickness on OCT correlate with 2-year neurodevelopmental outcomes in ...
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Before babies can hear, their brains are already wiring for sound

A Johns Hopkins study identifies a previously unknown neural 'shortcut' in mice that organizes the auditory system before ...

Moms of Black babies more likely to be flagged to police over alleged pregnancy drug use

In 14,000 cases, Black families were flagged to law enforcement over unverified allegations that often begin with unreliable ...

Newborn screening: Why clear communication matters as testing expands

"I think you always believe it's never going to happen to me." That is how one parent described learning that their newborn ...