When a child falls ill, caregivers often change how and where the infant sleeps—wanting to keep them close through the night. But new research from Johns Hopkins Children's Center suggests that some ...

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), with U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), today introduced legislation to ...

According to a study by researchers at the University of Oulu, child mortality in Finland dropped by 50% between 2005 and 2020.

Sudden Infant Death Sydrome (SIDS) is a parent's worst fear. In 2015, the CDC said there were 1,600 infants who died of SIDS in the United States. Over the past 20 years practices have been learned to ...

The Barry County Health Department hosts free safe sleep education sessions for new and expecting parents and caregivers. These events provide hands-on demonstrations, expert guidance, and even free ...

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), with U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), today introduced legislation to ...

The bill would require that the report used by medical examiners to investigate the cause of death in a child three or under include information on the date and type of their last vaccinations.

Mississippi has declared a public health emergency as its infant mortality rate climbs to the highest level in 14 years, highlighting urgent concerns about healthcare access and deepening racial ...