Study explores whether a baby’s level of prematurity in combination with highly irritable behavior  may influence severity of maternal depressive symptoms.

A neurologist at the University of Michigan Sleep Disorders Center combined her basketball fandom and sleep science expertise to pick games in the tournament.

Diagnosis, treatments and outcomes for acute aortic dissection have evolved. An international registry reveals trends and the power of data.

A pilot study of families of children going home after tonsil surgery finds that a smartphone app may reduce clinic calls and simplify care instructions for parents. 

Survey of older adults finds physical & mental health issues, hearing problems, and poor diet, exercise and sleep habits are tied to loneliness

A new survey examines families’ concerns about the facilities — and how proximity to schools, churches and day care centers could affect their children.

Study: 1 in 7 children and teens have at least one treatable mental health disorder; treatment and prevalence rates vary considerably by state.

Study shows simple communication tool helps triple the number of babies with congenital heart conditions who experience family bonding before medical interventions.

A new study suggests long-term impacts of an approach that encourages involvement of caring adults in the lives of at-risk adolescents.

Targeting fluoroquinolone prescribing in hospitals is effective, a 48-hospital study shows, but many patients still get discharge prescriptions for them.

Study suggests that increased hours of education related to caring for transgender patients may not correlate to more competent care.

A team of researchers are looking at all angles to figure out how to reduce the rates of health-care-associated infections for patients who get ventricular assist devices.

An enterprising science-based education program enlists clergy to help spread the word about HIV prevention and treatment.

Researchers explore how maternal sleep habits during pregnancy, including lengthy periods of sleep without waking more than once in the night, may be associated with fetal health.

1 in 7 privately insured children and non-elderly adults among study cohort received antibiotics for cases that were not medically justified, new research finds.