Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The suit alleges that the state’s retention of baby blood samples for purposes other than disease screening violates the Fourth ...

Shortly after birth, newborns are pricked in the heels. While it's widely known that the process is meant to test their blood to identify life threatening conditions. What isn't known is the amount of ...

WASHINGTON — Leadership and coordination at the national level are needed to build on the strength of screening programs that test all newborn babies’ blood for serious health conditions and to ensure ...