An Apgar (activity, pulse, grimace, appearance, respiration) score is a quick and standard test done on newborn babies within the first minutes of life. It was originally introduced by Virginia Apgar ...

The Apgar score is a quick assessment of a newborn baby 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth. Healthcare professionals report the newborn’s status based on observation to see if the newborn needs extra ...

Women exposed to agricultural pesticides, even before becoming pregnant, may be putting their newborn's health at risk. A new University of Arizona study links those exposures to poorer health in ...

The Apgar test grades infants in five areas, including skin tone. Babies of color score lower, and may be subjected to unnecessary treatment. By Roni Caryn Rabin See more of our coverage in your ...