Why Didn't Zika Cause A Surge In Microcephaly In 2016?
Scientists predicted that more than 1,000 babies would be born with the birth defect in Brazil last year. That never happened. Why?
Children's Health
HPV Vaccine Could Protect More People With Fewer Doses, Doctors Insist
In the U.S., there are about 39,000 cancers associated with the human papillomavirus each year. Doctors say the new HPV vaccine may help reduce the number of cases.
Childhood Exposure To Lead Can Blunt IQ For Decades, Study Suggests
Researchers following a group of New Zealanders over the course of 40 years found an association between childhood lead exposure and declines in intelligence and socioeconomic status later in life.
For Gideon, Infection With a Common Virus Caused Rare Birth Defects
Cytomegalovirus is everywhere, and it usually doesn't make people sick. But if a woman gets infected while pregnant, in rare cases it can cause serious problems for the baby.
Breast-Fed Kids May Be Less Hyper, But Not Necessarily Smarter, Study Finds
Prior research points to an association between breast-feeding and higher intelligence, but a new study finds no causal link. The study does find that breast-fed kids are less hyperactive at age 3.
States Give New Parents Baby Boxes To Encourage Safe Sleep Habits
The baby boxes that Finland gives to all new mothers are legendary. Now states in the U.S. are experimenting with them as a way to encourage safe sleep practices and reduce SIDS.
Telehealth Doctor Visits May Be Handy, But Aren't Cheaper Overall
Many patients like the convenience of being able to quickly consult a doctor by text or phone or webcam instead of heading to an urgent care clinic. But the cost of consultations can add up.
Nobody Wants To Drop Food From A Plane. But It's Happening
It's difficult. It's potentially dangerous. It's costly. And it's going on in South Sudan right now.
Kids Who Suffer Hunger In First Years Lag Behind Their Peers In School
When infants and young kids grow up in homes without enough to eat, they're more likely to perform poorly in kindergarten, a study shows. The younger they experienced hunger, the stronger the effect.
Social Media, Math And The Mystery Of A Mumps Outbreak
Since August 2016, there have been nearly 3,000 cases of mumps diagnosed in Arkansas. A epidemiologist explains how her team used online data and mathematical modeling to understand the outbreak.