Does Swaddling A Baby Really Boost Risk Of SIDS?
People have been wrapping babies tightly in blankets just about forever. An analysis of existing data found that swaddling is safe if babies are put to bed on their backs.
Children's Health
Autism Can Be An Asset In The Workplace, Employers And Workers Find
Roughly 40 percent of young adults with autism spectrum disorder aren't finding jobs. But some employers are now recruiting adults on the spectrum as an untapped talent pool of focused workers.
Should Pediatricians Ask Parents If They're Poor?
It may seem like nobody's business, but there's abundant evidence that living in a home with poverty can harm children's health. And there are proven ways that doctors can help with that.
Girls And Older Adults Are Missing Out On Parks For Recreation
A survey of parks in 25 major cities find that they're used mostly by young children and teenage boys. Walking loops and other options that would appeal to women are in short supply.
Who Should Be Worried About Zika And What Should They Do?
Mosquito season is just getting underway in the U.S., and some areas have the mosquitoes that transmit the Zika virus. Pregnant women in places like Florida and Texas are at greatest risk.
Rest Easy: New Study Doesn't Change What We Know About Safe Swaddling
A new report on swaddling raised alarm for many new parents, but Joy Victory of HealthNewsReview.org tells NPR's Linda Wertheimer they needn't worry.
What's Killing The World's Teenagers? Road Accidents, Suicide, Floods
Teenagers are an overlooked group when it comes to global health. A new report offers often surprising insights into the threats to their health and well-being.
Pilots And ACLU Sue Airline Over Breast Milk Pumping At Work
Four female pilots says that Frontier Airlines failed to provide legally required accommodations so they could pump breast milk and do their jobs. The ACLU filed a complaint on their behalf.
More Low-Income Kids Now Have Health Coverage
The expansion of Medicaid and continued enrollment in the Children's Health Insurance Program have boosted the proportion of eligible kids with health coverage to 91 percent, a study finds.
How The Zika Virus Damages The Brain
Experiments on mice have given scientists an understanding of how the virus causes severe brain malformations.