Adding genomic sequencing to the standard newborn screening heel-prick test is changing how we diagnose kids with genetic diseases.

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 ...

‘BEACONS,’ a multi-state collaboration led by Mass General Brigham and Ariadne Labs, will enroll up to 30,000 newborns to explore adding genomic sequencing in U.S. newborn screening GAITHERSBURG, Md.- ...

Newborn health screening is in flux at the federal level, but in Arizona, the state's program is expanding. Every year, ...

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 ...

While not all chronic diseases can be prevented, one of the best ways to stay healthy is to take preventive health care measures so doctors recommend that most Americans get several screenings from ...