Earlier this month, Nash — affectionately nicknamed "Nash Potato" — turned 1 year old, defying all odds. When he was born at the University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital, Nash ...

Before age 5, a baby's brain grows rapidly, undergoing a uniquely important moment in development. Yet, many don't understand just how critical it is for setting a person's foundation for thriving.

Birth defects affect millions of babies each year, but many can be prevented or detected early. Experts explain why antenatal ...

Julene Darrell was born so premature in 2010 that every day she lived was a miracle. She arrived in the world at about 25 weeks’ old and weighed less than two pounds. She could not breathe on her own, ...