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Cot death or crib death is sudden and unexpected death of a baby within 1 year of age. In most cases the reasons for death after a post-mortem examination remain unexplained and the death may be registered as sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), sudden infant death, or sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUID).
Baby Angels Foundation established to support bereaved parents in Minnesota and western Wisconsin

Baby Angels Foundation established to support bereaved parents in Minnesota and western Wisconsin

Approval of smoke-free legislation: Huge step forward to protect workers and public from secondhand smoke

Approval of smoke-free legislation: Huge step forward to protect workers and public from secondhand smoke

Over 96% of SIDS cases due to known risk factors

Over 96% of SIDS cases due to known risk factors

Plagiocephaly babies need to be screened and monitored early in life for possible cognitive, motor delays

Plagiocephaly babies need to be screened and monitored early in life for possible cognitive, motor delays

Sudden infant death syndrome linked to low serotonin levels

Sudden infant death syndrome linked to low serotonin levels

Decreased levels in brainstem of serotonin associated with increased risk for SIDS

Decreased levels in brainstem of serotonin associated with increased risk for SIDS

Vaccination for children: Pros and cons

Vaccination for children: Pros and cons

Impact of life style factors on natural and medically assisted reproduction

Impact of life style factors on natural and medically assisted reproduction

Effects of obesity, smoking and drinking on natural and medically assisted reproduction

Effects of obesity, smoking and drinking on natural and medically assisted reproduction

Flexpoint to develop infant bed cover using patented Bend Sensor® design

Flexpoint to develop infant bed cover using patented Bend Sensor® design

Research suggests common mechanism is associated with different human diseases

Research suggests common mechanism is associated with different human diseases

Researchers to receive more than $4.5 million in grants to study Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Researchers to receive more than $4.5 million in grants to study Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Michigan goes smoke-free

Michigan goes smoke-free

Baby's sleep position can predict misshapen skull condition

Baby's sleep position can predict misshapen skull condition

Breastfeeding: ADA position paper details health benefits for both infants and mothers

Breastfeeding: ADA position paper details health benefits for both infants and mothers

SIDS America launches informative website about SIDS

SIDS America launches informative website about SIDS

Genetic mutations cause for SIDS and SUDS

Genetic mutations cause for SIDS and SUDS

Elected officials have no excuse for failing to enact comprehensive smoke-free workplace laws: IOM

Elected officials have no excuse for failing to enact comprehensive smoke-free workplace laws: IOM

Breast milk should not be stored and fed later

Breast milk should not be stored and fed later

Severe plagiocephaly in babies can lead to ear infections

Severe plagiocephaly in babies can lead to ear infections

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