Babies

It's not nearly as nonsensical as it may seem.

In August 2018, a baby boy was born in Tokyo weighing only 9.45 ounces (268 grams) — about the weight of a bag of potato chips.

The pressure caused by flying at altitude is particularly difficult to bear for babies and toddlers.

A serious birth defect is on the rise in the United States, and a new report suggests it may be linked to opioid use.

This is the first reported sighting of Chinese researcher Jiankui He since his appearance at a conference in November.

Those kicks and jabs help your baby build an information superhighway while still in the womb.

Marvel at the cuteness of a pea-size baby octopus.

Could the key to better gut health reside in a probiotic cocktail from baby poop?

A newborn in England surprised her parents — and her doctors — when they saw that the infant was born with a tiny tooth, according to news reports.

A new poll looks at Americans' views on using gene-editing technology to alter unborn babies' DNA.

Did DNA analysis of an "alien" mummy violate legal and ethical boundaries?

Stare into a baby's eyes, and you might notice something odd: Babies rarely blink.

The womb is a tight space in which to exercise, but kicking is vital for a baby's healthy development.

Music is the perfect mental stimulation for babies... even before they're born.

Here’s the real story behind the ubiquitous myth that storks deliver babies.

2017 saw the lowest birth rate in more than 100 years.

A man in Australia helped save the lives of more than 2 million babies by donating his "special" blood.