The risk of developing severe bleeding is 81 times higher for babies who don't get the shot, according to the CDC ...

Vitamin K shots, which help the blood to clot, are one of three key interventions for newborns, along with an antibiotic eye ...

A new investigation from ProPublica has people once again talking about vitamin K shots for newborns. Here's what to know.

Dr. Elise Herman outlines why a vitamin K dose at birth is a safe, simple way to prevent rare but serious bleeding in ...

Newborns are dying of a rare condition known as vitamin K deficiency bleeding, which can be fatal but is easily prevented by a vitamin K shot given at birth.

This problem is caused by a rare but very dangerous condition called vitamin K deficiency bleeding. This occurs when a ...

Spotting is common when first taking birth control pills. People can continue to take the pills but should seek medical advice if the bleeding does not stop after a few months. Spotting will often ...

Your birth control should be like a bodyguard, keeping threats such as unintended pregnancy, heavy bleeding, and painful periods as far from you as possible. But sometimes that very birth control is ...

If you go on a hormonal form of birth control, you might expect it to help with pesky bleeding. But breakthrough bleeding is a common side effect of contraceptive use. It might just be some light ...

I have an extensive calendar tracking my period's coming and going. I know exactly when it'll show up, when it'll leave, and how long it'll last — but sometimes, even with the most regular period in ...