A major new JAMA study reveals that American children are dying at rates up to 80% higher than kids in other wealthy ...

Both in Indiana and nationally, Black infants and pregnant people continue to die at the highest rate. A community ...

Just over a third of eligible Arkansans participate in federal nutrition assistance aimed at low-income women and children, ...

Studies show that when midwives are fully supported and integrated into maternity care, moms experience fewer complications, ...

The health of American children has deteriorated significantly over the past 17 years, according to a comprehensive new study ...

U.S. children face rising mortality and worsening health compared to peers in wealthy nations, according to a new study.

Among those aged 1 to 19, the net difference in mortality rates per 100,000 grew from 4 to just under 6 for firearm deaths.

Cradle Cincinnati – a nonprofit focused on reducing infant mortality – is starting work to expand its model to other Ohio cities through the governor’s Partner for Change initiative.

Objectives While COVID-19 has a relatively small direct impact on infant mortality, the pandemic is expected to indirectly increase mortality of this vulnerable group in low-income and middle-income ...

In 2023, Michigan sees its lowest infant mortality rate, dropping from 6.3 to 6.1 per 1,000 births, thanks to statewide health initiatives.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has reported the state's lowest infant mortality rate in its history.