Stephanie Blanco holds her son Vicente Giron Sarria, 5, after he wakes up at their home on April 10 in Mission Hills. Vicente was born with several serious medical conditions and requires constant ...

The podcast Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the medical science behind some of life’s mysteries big and small. You can listen to episodes here. Parenting is not for the faint of heart. It ...

A mother's health during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period is the foundation of lifelong well-being, directly influencing a child's development and long-term outcomes, yet most ...

When babies are born too early, have a low birth weight, or have complicated medical conditions at birth, they may need to be cared for in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) by specially trained ...

Sarah Todd returned to reporting in January 2025 after being assignment editor at STAT since October 2022. You can reach Sarah on Signal at sarahlizchar.47. The foods we eat as young children help set ...

Parents and caregivers play a crucial role in advocating for their child’s healthcare needs, acting as their voice and actively participating in medical decisions, especially when the child is young ...

This 15-hour certificate program is offered to individuals interested in exploring the field of maternal and child health (MCH) and learning about programs and policies that support MCH ...

A $25-million grant to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles aims to provide mental health services to babies and their families. All children from birth to age 3 who receive care at the hospital will be ...