The antibody shots are about 80% effective at preventing babies from ending up in intensive care because of RSV. The ...

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is advising health care providers to extend respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While some states like New Hampshire and California received As and Bs on their infant health report card, Indiana received a D, ...

February is American Heart Month. In the United States, a baby is born with a congenital heart defect (CHD) every 15 minutes. Affecting nearly 1 in 100 babies, CHDs include a wide range of structural ...

INDIANA – Indiana University Health has awarded $3.7 million to four community organizations working to improve infant and ...