Health News Archives

Bacterial Infections May Be Overlooked in SIDS Cases
Toxins could cause 'chemical storm' in infants resulting in death, research suggests

Mom’s Smoking During Pregnancy Ups Preemie’s SIDS Risk
Fetal exposure to cigarette smoke appears to lower breathing recovery, study finds

SIDS Linked to Brain Chemical Dysfunction
Improper regulation of serotonin triggered sudden death in mice, researchers report

Bacterial Infection May Boost SIDS Risk
Study found higher levels of staph, E. coli in babies who died from unexplained causes

Researchers Gain New Insights Into SIDS
While pacifiers may be a benefit, back-sleeping is still the best approach

Newborn Hearing Test Might Point to SIDS Risk
Babies who fell victim had scored lower on the test, study found

Smokers’ Infants Have High Nicotine Levels
Mom's habit quadruples concentration of cotinine in urine, study finds

Health Tip: About Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Cause remains a mystery

Over-Wrapping Babies in Winter Boosts SIDS Risk
Extra swaddling may sound good, but it keeps heat from venting, expert says

Heart Rhythm Gene Linked to Sudden Infant Deaths
Fatal arrhythmia study suggests screening may identify babies at risk