October 25, 2018
Parents of young children lack knowledge about a potentially deadly seasonal virus, a new survey from the National Coalition for Infant Health reveals.
October 16, 2018
Pregnant or breastfeeding women routinely use medication for everything from the common cold to epilepsy.
August 21, 2018
Breast is best, the familiar adage reminds parents of newborns. And this August, Breastfeeding Awareness Month gives families, health care providers and policymakers a chance to reflect on the benefits that breastfeeding offers babies and mothers alike. It also begs the questions: How do hospitals, health plans and regulatory policies encourage breastfeeding? And where they could improve?
July 30, 2018
Advocates cannot reach every infant or every family, acknowledged National Coalition for Infant Health Medical Director Mitchell Goldstein, MD,…
July 3, 2018
What can America learn at the crossroads of social media and clinical trials? At a recent National Institutes of Health workshop, one organization had a clear answer: powerful methods for heightening clinical trials awareness.
May 3, 2018
What do newborns and senior citizens have in common? Neither are showing up for clinical trials.
April 30, 2018
Raw sushi is out, and fish oil supplements are questionable. But regular fish consumption as part of a healthy prenatal diet? That's a surefire way for pregnant women to realize health benefits for themselves and their babies.
April 13, 2018
Nearly 4 million babies are born each year in the United States. Yet physicians can have remarkably limited data about treating mothers’ health conditions during pregnancy.
January 4, 2018
All mothers want to give their babies a stronger immune system, reduce their risk of SIDS and lower their rate of respiratory infections. But a recent study found black babies may be less able to realize these and other benefits of an exclusive human milk diet.
December 14, 2017
As 2017 draws to a close, let’s take a look back at the highlights in patient access this year.
