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newatlas.comscience1 day ago
England to Add SMA Test to Newborn Heel Prick Screening From End of Year
The Department of Health announced Thursday that hundreds of thousands of babies will undergo heel prick tests for spinal muscular atrophy as part of an evaluation program. Former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson, whose twins were diagnosed with the condition, has campaigned for the…
The Boston Globeworld5 days ago
Vitamin K shot refusal rate rose to 5.2 percent of U.S. newborns in 2024
A study of electronic medical records showed the share of infants not receiving the injection increased from 2.9 percent in 2017. More than a dozen physicians reported treating brain or abdominal hemorrhages in untreated babies, with at least 12 deaths and 14 cases of brain damag…
cnbc.comtechnology5 days ago
Trump Accounts for Children Launch July 4 with $1,000 Treasury Deposits for Babies Born 2025-2028
The accounts allow families to contribute up to $5,000 annually after a government seed. Projections show potential growth to hundreds of thousands by age 18 under conservative returns. Experts highlight tax rules and control risks at age 18.
abcnews.go.compolitics11 days ago
Supreme Court affirms birthright citizenship in ruling on 14th Amendment
The Supreme Court ruled that nearly all babies born on U.S. soil are citizens. The decision addressed arguments over the 14th Amendment and efforts to limit citizenship.
nbcnews.compolitics11 days ago
Trump Rings Bell to Open Trading in Federal Accounts for Babies
President Trump marked the first day of trading for Trump accounts on July 6, 2026. CNN reported that babies born from 2025 to 2028 qualify for a $1,000 federal deposit into an investment account accessible at age 18.
Los Angeles Timespolitics15 days agoUpdated
British Prime Minister Apologizes for Forced Adoptions of 185,000 Babies
Prime Minister Keir Starmer issued a formal apology in Parliament for the state's role in separating unmarried mothers from their babies between 1949 and 1976. He pledged improved access to adoption records and mental health support for those affected.
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BBC Newspolitics15 days ago
British government apologises for forced adoptions of 185,000 babies
The prime minister issued a formal apology in Parliament for the state's role in historical forced adoptions. Support services will be established and campaigners met officials ahead of the statement.
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politics15 days agoUpdated
U.K. Government Apologizes for Forced Adoptions of 185,000 Babies
The statement addressed an estimated 185,000 babies removed from unmarried mothers in England and Wales during the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. Officials expressed regret on behalf of the state but did not announce immediate compensation for the mothers or their children.
nbcnews.compolitics16 days ago
Trump Administration to Issue Limited-Edition Social Security Cards for Some 2026 Births
The Trump administration announced Tuesday a limited-edition Social Security card available for babies born between July 2 and December 31, 2026. The cards carry the phrase “Freedom 250” and function identically to standard cards at no added cost.
axios.compolitics17 days ago
U.S. fertility rate falls to 53 births per 1,000 women in first quarter of 2026
Provisional CDC data show the general fertility rate dropped during January through March. Fewer than 900,000 babies have been born in the United States so far this year.
New Scientistscience17 days ago
Newborns Display Brain Activity Matching Numbers of Sounds and Dots
Researchers at the University of Trento fitted EEG caps on 21 babies aged 0-3 days and presented matching or mismatched counts of syllables and dots. Electrical activity in the parietotemporal area decreased with congruent stimuli and rose with incongruent ones.
The Guardiantechnology21 days ago
Review Finds No Proven Causal Harm but Urges Reconsidering Screen-Time Guidance for Under-Twos
A comprehensive review by UK researchers links intentional screen use by babies and toddlers to reduced bonding, play and language development. The study calls for revised government guidance and a new risk assessment tool for families.
newscientist.compolitics23 days ago
Review of Nottingham Hospitals Finds Avoidable Harm in 260 Cases and Prompts Government Reforms
An independent review of maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust identified deep-rooted failures that led to deaths and harm for hundreds of mothers and babies. The report examined 444 maternity cases and 76 neonatal cases through May 2025.
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The Independentpolitics25 days ago
Singer Jesy Nelson criticises SMA newborn screening rollout covering 72% of England
Jesy Nelson said the planned spinal muscular atrophy test rollout will leave some babies unscreened based on location. A petition she launched has collected over 150,000 signatures and will be debated in parliament on 22 June.
washingtonpost.comworld26 days ago
Three Babies Born in Nazi Camps in April 1945 Turn 80
Eva Clarke, Hana Berger-Moran and Mark Olsky were born to Jewish mothers who hid their pregnancies at Auschwitz and survived a 16-day death train to Mauthausen.
newser.compolitics29 days ago
Church of England apologizes for role in forced adoptions from 1949 to 1976
The Church of England issued an apology Thursday for its involvement in institutions where unmarried mothers had their babies taken for adoption. The statement followed two years of research and years of advocacy by survivors.
nypost.comscience31 days ago
Congenital Syphilis Cases in U.S. Babies Reach Highest Level Since 1950s
U.S. health authorities recorded nearly 4,000 new cases of syphilis in infants during 2024. Most cases trace to gaps in prenatal testing and treatment.
usatoday.comscience33 days ago
Syphilis Cases in Australia Nearly Double Over Decade, 42 Babies Die
Annual notifications rose from 4,773 in 2015 to 8,993 in 2025. The Northern Territory recorded a rate 7.5 times the national average.
The Federalistpolitics40 days ago
Opinion Pieces Argue Against Prenatal Screening for Down Syndrome
Two commentary articles assert that babies with Down syndrome should not be viewed as defects to be eliminated through screening or termination. The pieces frame the condition as a life worth living rather than a tragedy.
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Dominican Republic Hospital Detentions Prompt Haitian Women to Give Birth Outside Medical Facilities
Haitian women in the Dominican Republic are delivering babies in unsupervised locations after immigration agents began detaining migrants at hospitals. The policy change has altered where some women seek care during childbirth.
forbes.comfinance69 days ago
Liam and Olivia Remain Top U.S. Baby Names for Seventh Straight Year, SSA Reports
The Social Security Administration released its annual baby name rankings on May 8, 2026, showing Liam and Olivia remained the most popular names for babies born in 2025. Charlotte rose to second among girls while Eliana entered the top 10 for the first time.
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The Bbcbusiness72 days ago
Illegal Money Lenders Use Threats and Documents to Control Borrowers
Investigators seized weapons and identity documents including babies' passports during raids on suspected illegal money lenders. Victims have described threats of violence that led some to attempt suicide and pay back far more than originally borrowed. Officials received 597 repo…
upi.comscience81 days ago
U.S. Updates Hepatitis B Vaccine Guidelines to Target Newborns at Risk of Infection
A new U.S. policy limits hepatitis B vaccine recommendations at birth to babies at risk of neonatal infection. Separately, Intellia Therapeutics reported positive trial results for its CRISPR treatment, and federal regulators announced new pathways for device coverage and psyched…
middleeasteye.networld84 days ago
Video Shows Nurse Evacuating Three Newborns from Tehran Hospital Amid Strikes
A nurse in Tehran grabbed three newborn babies and ran them to safety as strikes hit the hospital. The incident was captured on camera. @MarioNawfal reported the event, highlighting the nurse's quick actions amid the strikes.
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Abbott Faces Jury Award of at Least $53 Million in Infant Formula Lawsuit
Abbott Laboratories faces a jury award of at least $53 million following claims by four mothers that the company concealed risks associated with its premature-infant formula. The lawsuit centers on allegations that the formula can cause necrotizing enterocolitis, a bowel disease…
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Church of England Plans Apology for Involvement in Post-World War II Forced Adoptions
The Church of England will issue an apology for its role in the forced adoption of tens of thousands of babies from unmarried mothers in the three decades following World War Two. This practice involved separating children from their mothers without consent. The apology addresses…