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A to Z Topics Index NICHD

WebNICHD's wide-ranging mission to advance knowledge about health through the lifespan means that the Institute studies a broad range of health topics. Select a topic from the following list to learn more. Please note that …

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Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and …

(7 days ago) WebThe infant mortality rate—that is, the number of infant deaths out of every 1,000 live births—is an important factor in understanding a population’s overall health …

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How does inadequate sleep affect health

(6 days ago) WebInadequate sleep—such as not sleeping long enough overall or having poor quality sleep—affects both how we feel and how we function. Short-term effects can include drowsiness or sleepiness, irritability, …

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What can I do to promote a healthy pregnancy

(9 days ago) WebDuring pregnancy, exposure to radiation, pesticides, some metals, and certain chemicals can cause birth defects, premature birth, and miscarriage. 14 If you're …

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Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and …

(5 days ago) WebHealth care providers look for three characteristic features of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): absence of ovulation, high levels of androgens, and growths on …

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Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and …

(3 days ago) WebGum disease (periodontal disease), a more serious health issue, may develop for a number of reasons, including poor oral hygiene. Health care providers …

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About Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDDs)

(8 days ago) WebOffice of Global Health (OGH) Office of Health Equity (OHE) Office of Legislation, Public Policy, and Ethics (OLPPE) Office of Science Policy, Reporting, and …

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Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and …

(5 days ago) WebIntellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDDs) IDDs are a primary focus of NICHD’s research support. IDDs include disabilities and disorders that affect the …

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Why are immunizations important for my infant’s health

(7 days ago) WebImmunization, also called vaccination or shots, is an important way to protect an infant's health. Vaccinations can prevent more than a dozen serious diseases. Failure …

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Optimizing Care for Newborns NICHD

(9 days ago) Web1 day ago · For nearly four decades, NICHD’s Neonatal Research Network (NRN) has generated scientific evidence to improve the health of critically ill newborns. NICHD …

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Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and …

(1 days ago) WebVideo/ Graphics Audio; TITLE SLIDE: Manage Your Learning Disability Take Advantage of Assistive Technology HHS and NIH/Eunice Kennedy Shriver National …

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Science Update: NIH-funded researchers identify another

(6 days ago) Web39 minutes ago · Researchers funded in part by the National Institutes of Health have identified a second brain receptor abnormality in tissue from sudden infant death …

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What are the benefits of breastfeeding

(6 days ago) WebResearch shows that breastfeeding offers many health benefits for infants and mothers, as well as potential economic and environmental benefits for communities. …

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What types of activities are involved with rehabilitation medicine

(8 days ago) WebRehabilitation medicine uses many kinds of assistance, therapies, and devices to improve function. The type of rehabilitation a person receives depends on the …

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Breastfeeding and Breast Milk NICHD

(3 days ago) WebBreastfeeding provides an infant with essential calories, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients for optimal growth, health, and development. Breastfeeding is …

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Item of Interest: New policies needed for maternal health care …

(7 days ago) WebThe health of pregnant individuals and new mothers in the nation’s prisons should be prioritized to avoid future public health crises from COVID-19, according to an analysis by NICHD-funded investigators. Recommended policy changes include early release, when possible, because pregnant people are at high risk from COVID-19, and …

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What is prenatal care and why is it important

(7 days ago) WebFollowing a healthy, safe diet; getting regular exercise as advised by a health care provider; and avoiding exposure to potentially harmful substances such as …

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Global Network for Women's and Children's Health Research

(8 days ago) WebOverview; Topic Areas; More Information; Overview. The Global Network for Women's and Children's Health Research supports and conducts clinical trials in resource-limited countries by pairing foreign and U.S. investigators, with the goal of evaluating low-cost, sustainable interventions to improve maternal and child health and simultaneously …

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Spotlight: Novel Mobility Survey Taps Prosthesis Users

(3 days ago) Web1 day ago · Now, an instrument called the Prosthetic Limb Users Survey of Mobility (PLUS-M), developed with funding from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child …

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What causes obesity & overweight

(7 days ago) WebHealth Conditions and Medications Some hormone problems may cause overweight and obesity, such as underactive thyroid, Cushing syndrome and polycystic …

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When do children usually show symptoms of autism

(6 days ago) WebMost children with autism are not diagnosed until after age 3, even though health care providers can often see developmental problems before that age. 7,8,9,21. …

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Science Update: Increase in hippocampus volume may reflect

(4 days ago) WebAmong certain new fathers, the brain structure known as the hippocampus appears to grow larger from their partner’s pregnancy through to their child’s second …

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Gynecologic Pain Research Virtual Meeting

(2 days ago) WebGynecologic Health and Disease Branch (GHDB), Division of Extramural Research (DER), NICHD. Location. Webinar; registration is free but required. Purpose. …

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ADVANTAGE (Agriculture and Diet: Value Added for Nutrition

(2 days ago) WebEfforts to promote health through improved diet and nutrition require an understanding of the nutritional ecology that accounts for the intersection of agriculture, food systems, …

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Supporting Small Business Innovations

(4 days ago) WebNICHD is particularly interested in funding development of technologies, drugs, devices, and other approaches that help fulfill our mission to understand human …

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Human Placenta Project: Placental tissue and cellular …

(6 days ago) WebPlacental metabolic functions are vital for the growth and development of the placental supply line. • The placenta is metabolically active, consuming a significant

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Homepage Safe to Sleep

(3 days ago) WebOrder, Print, and Download Materials. The Safe to Sleep® campaign has information and materials for many audiences, including parents, grandparents, and healthcare …

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