New research finds that antibodies in breast milk offer protection against rotavirus, which causes diarrhea, vomiting, and fever in infants.

"Trump's election appears to have affected the life chances of even the newest members of US society..."

Researchers have programmed a close relative of tobacco plants to produce prebiotic sugars found in human breast milk.

Research in mice "demonstrates that early-life exposure to odor is essential for touch development and maturation."

When babies blink, cry, and yawn, is it a sign they are conscious of the world around them? A bioethicist weighs in.

“Breastfeeding parents need to be aware that if they use cannabis, their infants are likely consuming cannabinoids via the milk they produce..."

Certain inflammatory proteins peak at different times of day, correlating with whether mothers breastfeed, pump, or formula-feed their babies.

Giving NICU babies acetaminophen instead of opioids following surgery resulted in fewer unplanned intubations and improved mortality rates.

Speaking to a baby in "parentese" and responding to babbles with smiles and eye contact is important for the baby's language development.

A potential shift in what we know about the origins of birth defects could shed light on new targets for detection and prevention.