Across much of modern health research, children are measured—but not always heard. For much of the past half-century, health ...

Parents are posting on TikTok about feeding their babies butter for sleep, development, satiety and more. Here’s what experts think.

A nation’s ability to prevent mothers, and their infants from dying is a barometer of its commitment to the health and well-being of all women, children, and families. Access to high-quality health ...

Indiana's infant mortality rate reached a record low of 6.3 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2024. Despite the record low, Indiana's rate still exceeds the national average, and budget cuts to maternal ...

Naples Comprehensive Health and Nicklaus Children’s Health System are collaborating to expand specialized care for women and ...

On Thursday, Intermountain Children's Health launched the nation's largest pediatric telestroke network--allowing children to get lifesaving diagnoses wherever they are.

A $25-million grant to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles aims to provide mental health services to babies and their families. All children from birth to age 3 who receive care at the hospital will be ...

Excessive sugar consumption in childhood is linked to long-term health problems, including heart disease, obesity and type 2 ...

According to a report by the March of Dimes, scores in Kansas improved overall. But people of color still face the biggest disparities, like higher preterm birth rates and disproportionate infant ...

Maternal and infant death rates in Montgomery County remain high compared to state and national averages, and a local program that’s geared toward preventing infant deaths and supporting the wellness ...

To save the lives of infants and small children living in low- and middle-income countries, there are a handful of tried and tested tools, like anti-malarial drugs, bed nets and vaccines. The results ...

Health officials in Mississippi have declared a public emergency over the state’s rising infant mortality rate, which is the highest it’s been in a decade. Data from 2024 show that for every 1,000 ...