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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

The Mississippi Department of Health recently declared a public health emergency in response to rising infant deaths in an unusual move to help speed up efforts to cover gaps in care. Lowering the ...