SIDS

SIDS Cause Risk Factors

A brain abnormality may help explain the cause of sudden infant death syndrome

Children's Health

Babies rarely die unexpectedly in the first week of life, but these deaths involve unique risk factors, study finds

Risk factors SUID

New sleep guidelines for babies say bed-sharing, inclined sleepers are unsafe

Baby sleeping guidelines

Children's Health

New SIDS research offers intriguing finding, but it's not a breakthrough, scientists stress

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Soft bedding like blankets, pillows still a major cause of sudden infant death syndrome, new study says

Safe infant sleep environment

Indego bike share delivering free pack 'n' play cribs during COVID-19 pandemic

Philadelphia pack and play program

Hospital-based breastfeeding initiatives reduce early infant deaths

Baby-friendly hospital initiatives breastfeeding

Children's Health

Preventing infant deaths: The ABCs of safe baby sleep

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Safe sleeping and SIDS fears

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Preventative, practical and precious: Rooming-in with my son

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IBX Honor Roll

Technology teacher recognized by Phillies, IBX for extraordinary work at West Philly school

ChristianaCare Crozer Outpatient

ChristianaCare acquires 5 Crozer Health outpatient centers in Delaware County

Teen Depression Rate

Clinical depression among older teens doubled in recent years, analysis finds

Mental health mothers

Only 1 in 4 mothers report having 'excellent' mental health – a sharp decline from 2016

Experiential Therapy

To help people break harmful emotional patterns, experiential therapy uses activities from art...

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Therapy 101: Who is it for and how to get started

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