Kernicterus is a rare kind of preventable brain damage that can happen in newborns with jaundice. Jaundice is a yellow coloring of the skin and other tissues that affects about 60%-80% of infants in ...

When red blood cells die, they leave behind bilirubin, a yellow-orange pigment in the blood. The liver filters bilirubin from the bloodstream to be removed in your stool. If too much is in your system ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Jaundice is a common condition in newborns which can be concerning, especially for new parents. Babies with jaundice have a yellow coloring of the skin and eyes. Dr. Katy ...

Infant jaundice is a condition where a baby’s skin, and the white part of their eye, appear yellow. Jaundice is a common condition in infants, affecting over 50 percent of all newborns. Jaundice is ...

Beth Hawken (L) and Eleonora Forbes' (R) research included reviewing how jaundice was being managed around the world A special care baby unit has said it is now able to diagnose jaundice within ...

Yellowish skin in newborns can be a sign that your little one has neonatal jaundice. It doesn’t look pretty, but jaundice in newborns is really common and rarely needs medical assistance to heal ...

One in eight newborn babies has a gene variant that almost completely protects against jaundice. The research provides the opportunity to develop a treatment that can prevent severe cases of jaundice.

Jaundice, characterized by yellowing skin and eyes, arises from bilirubin buildup due to red blood cell breakdown, liver dysfunction, or bile duct obstruction. Recognizing symptoms like dark urine, ...

Newborn babies who develop jaundice, a common liver problem that turns their skin and eyes yellow, are at greater risk for autism, according to Danish researchers who studied all children born in that ...

Hepatitis A is a severe liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus, (HAV), a highly contagious virus that can range in severity from a mild illness lasting a few weeks, to a severe illness ...

Adults and children with jaundice may notice a yellowish tinge to their skin, mucous membranes, and the whites of the eyes. It can happen with various health conditions and usually indicates a problem ...