Routine newborn screening (NBS) has transformed early disease detection. However, traditional biochemical tests limit the ...

I got a blood test as a newborn that changed the course of my life forever. The test, part of newborn screening performed on babies across the U.S. led to my being diagnosed with a rare inherited ...

A committee of experts will conduct a study examining the current landscape of newborn screening (NBS) systems, processes, and research in the United States and consider sustainable adoption of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTWO/WAWV)— September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month, and it’s also been 60 years since the Illinois ...

Back-to-school season is a great time to schedule health screenings for children! These appointments help catch concerns early and set children up for a strong, successful school year. Plus, aligning ...

A high-profile Central Florida couple continues fighting to change state and federal law to expand newborn requirements.

Health screenings help doctors detect medical problems early, before a person has symptoms. The type of screenings people need can vary by age. For example, while screenings in babies measure their ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTWO/WAWV)— September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month, and it’s also been 60 years since the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) implemented newborn health screenings.