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There is no scientific evidence to support the use of warmed betel leaves placed on infants' skin to reduce excessive mucus ...

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However, pediatric infectious disease experts say there are special precautions hospitals and parents can take to make sure young infants are protected. Measles outbreak A Texas church school ...

Several popular infant formulas contain potentially harmful levels of lead, arsenic, and other contaminants, according to a new investigation released Tuesday by Consumer Reports. While most formulas ...

It seems like a simple question, but an answer has eluded scientists. Though infants and toddlers aren’t yet able to give detailed verbal feedback, studying their behavior has begun to shed light on ...

Corrections & Clarifications: Consumer Reports incorrectly named the baby formula with the highest lead levels in its testing. That product was Enfamil's Nutramigen. Most infant formulas tested by ...

The new labor and delivery center replaces the hospital’s old one, which dates back to 1986 Women & Infants raised over $35 million for the center. It is named after Brown University ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will step up its testing for heavy metals in infant formula and review nutrients required in the products used to feed millions of babies, the agency and the ...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a new initiative Tuesday titled “Operation Stork Speed” aimed at reviewing infant formula ingredients and expanding available options.