After decades of stalled national progress in reducing the rate of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID), a category of infant mortality that includes sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), researchers at Rutgers Health have ...
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Pacifiers and thumb-sucking can help soothe babies and ease them to sleep, but some parents struggle with knowing when and how to stop these habits, a new national poll suggests.
May 19, 2025
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are approximately 3,500 sleep-related deaths among babies in the United States each year. The leading cause of death for infants 1 month to 1 year is ...
May 16, 2025
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The nation's infant mortality rate dropped last year after two years of hovering at a late-pandemic plateau.
May 9, 2025
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Sleep is the holy grail for new parents. So no wonder many tired parents are looking for something to help their babies sleep.
Feb 19, 2025
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New University of Virginia School of Medicine research revealing the fingerprints of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) within blood samples could open the door to simple tests to identify babies at risk. The research is ...
Jan 22, 2025
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After years of decline, U.S. life expectancy is finally on the rise again for the first time since 2019, new government research shows.
Dec 19, 2024
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Despite decades of campaigns highlighting the "baby on back" recommendation for safe infant sleep, 12% of 4-month-old babies in the United States are still put to bed lying on their sides or tummies, a new report finds.
Dec 12, 2024
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Babies who are prenatally exposed to illicit drugs or alcohol are known to be at higher risk for sudden unexpected infant death (SUID). A new study by a Nemours Children's Health researcher, published in Pediatrics, shows ...
Nov 19, 2024
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More than a quarter of new mothers have fallen asleep recently while feeding their babies, putting the infants at increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine ...
Nov 7, 2024
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