Why Syphilis Cases in Newborns Are Rising Even as STIs Decline

The number of babies being born with syphilis in the U.S. kept increasing last year, even as the number of cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the country dropped, according to new government data. The overall number of reported STI cases fell 9% in 2024 from 2023, the third year in a row that … Read more

Plans to genetically screen newborns for rare diseases are problematic

Rare diseases are often hard to spot. They can evade detection until irreversible organ damage or disability has already set in. Last month, in the hope of preventing just this type of harm, the UK’s health secretary, Wes Streeting, announced a 10-year plan to make genetic testing for hundreds of rare conditions part of standard … Read more

Six Palestinian newborns dead, more hospitalized, as cold temperatures hit Gaza

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Six Palestinian newborns dead, more hospitalized, as cold temperatures hit Gaza 00:53 UP NEXT Israeli tanks enter occupied West Bank for first time in over 20 years 00:35 6 Israeli hostages released by Hamas 01:44 Hostages released by … Read more