October 5, 2017 Zika vaccine shows promise in early human trial A DNA-based Zika vaccine from Inovio Pharmaceuticals Inc and South Korea's GeneOne Life Science Inc induced anti-Zika immune responses in an early stage human trial, U.S. researchers reported on Wednesday.
October 3, 2017 Sleep positioner pillows could cause babies to suffocate, FDA warns Infant sleep positioners are meant to help babies snooze in a safe pose, but officials are warning parents that the pillows can cause their newborns to suffocate.
September 29, 2017 Florida student dies hours after visiting school health clinic Florida school officials said they do not believe a sixth-grade student who died after visiting a campus health clinic on Wednesday had a highly contagious illness, but still urge parents to watch their own children for any signs of potential sickness.
September 29, 2017 Toddler suffers second-degree burns from pacifier clip, mom claims An Ohio mother was horrified to find second-degree burns on her toddler daughter’s skin after she fell asleep with a pacifier clip stuck to her.
September 29, 2017 Baby died after parents refused treatment for jaundice, police say A Michigan couple who attempted to pray for their newborn daughter’s health rather than seek medical attention have been charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection to the infant’s death.
September 29, 2017 Feeding your baby this peanut powder may help prevent a peanut allergy This is big news!
September 29, 2017 Mom facing jail over refusal to vaccinate son A Michigan mother has one week to get her 9-year-old son vaccinated or will face jail time, after an Oakland County judge sided with the child’s father.
September 29, 2017 A single genetic glitch may explain how Zika became so dangerous A single genetic change that occurred in 2013 may explain how Zika acquired the ability to attack fetal nerve cells, causing a severe birth defect in babies whose mothers were infected while pregnant, Chinese and U.S. researchers reported on Thursday.
September 28, 2017 Woman accused in plot to kill niece with poisoned breast milk Police have issued an arrest warrant for an Indiana woman accused of attempting to kill her brother’s newborn baby with poisoned breast milk.
September 28, 2017 Cancer couldn't stop high school runner from finishing one more race His cross country season may be cut short, but only so he can come back healthy and strong to PR in the mile this spring.