When a baby is born in the United States, a few drops of blood are taken from their heel to test for many conditions that could affect the child’s long-term health or survival. This testing is part of ...

WASHINGTON — Leadership and coordination at the national level are needed to build on the strength of screening programs that test all newborn babies’ blood for serious health conditions and to ensure ...

(InvestigateTV) — Rare disorders and conditions are caught in more than 12,000 babies born every year because of newborn screening done across the United States. But despite the critical need, an ...

If you have ever welcomed a new baby into the world, you know the mix of hope and uncertainty that comes with those first days. For decades, newborn screening has been a quiet triumph of public health ...

Preterm babies face greater health risks from the moment they are born. Their organs, immune systems, and metabolic pathways are not fully developed, making them more vulnerable to complications.

The state House of Representatives Health Committee has approved legislation adding Duchenne muscular dystrophy and Gaucher ...