/tags/babies babies en-US Copyright Sat, 15 Apr 2023 00:43:00 GMT /2023-04-13/amid-a-high-infant-mortality-rate-ohio-researchers-look-beyond-healthcare Infant mortality has long been an issue in Ohio. A new report by the Health Policy Institute advocates looking beyond healthcare initiatives to solve the problem. Sat, 15 Apr 2023 00:43:00 GMT /2023-04-13/amid-a-high-infant-mortality-rate-ohio-researchers-look-beyond-healthcare Kendall Crawford /2023-04-12/as-baby-boxes-close-ohioans-with-unwanted-pregnancies-lose-another-option An Ohio staffing requirement has shut down two baby boxes, where infants can be surrendered anonymously. It’s sparked debate about options for people carrying unwanted pregnancies to term. Thu, 13 Apr 2023 09:00:08 GMT /2023-04-12/as-baby-boxes-close-ohioans-with-unwanted-pregnancies-lose-another-option Kendall Crawford /2021-01-27/demographer-says-initial-data-shows-a-pandemic-baby-bust-not-a-baby-boom Following a trend of declining births in the U.S., initial data shows fewer babies were born in several states in December compared to prior years. Wed, 27 Jan 2021 18:52:00 GMT /2021-01-27/demographer-says-initial-data-shows-a-pandemic-baby-bust-not-a-baby-boom /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2019-10-23/wellness-wednesday-understanding-drug-stimulants Some prescription stimulants intended to treat attention deficit disorder, have a history of misuse by people who are seeking a “brain boost.”The problem… Wed, 23 Oct 2019 09:01:00 GMT /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2019-10-23/wellness-wednesday-understanding-drug-stimulants /news/2019-07-23/study-livestock-may-help-boost-babies-immune-systems Ohio State researchers have found that exposure to farm animals could help babies improve their immune system.Scientists compared babies from rural Amish… Tue, 23 Jul 2019 16:43:06 GMT /news/2019-07-23/study-livestock-may-help-boost-babies-immune-systems Debbie Holmes /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2019-06-12/wellness-wednesday-the-linguistics-of-baby-talk A video of a father and his infant son having a conversation has gone viral.The video features Tennessee comedian DJ Pryor and his son Kingston, not yet… Wed, 12 Jun 2019 04:05:00 GMT /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2019-06-12/wellness-wednesday-the-linguistics-of-baby-talk /wvxu-stories/2019-05-21/see-the-most-popular-baby-names-across-the-tri-state The Social Security Administration has released its annual bundle of joy (or frustration, depending on your preference for uniqueness) of each state's... Tue, 21 May 2019 15:42:10 GMT /wvxu-stories/2019-05-21/see-the-most-popular-baby-names-across-the-tri-state Jennifer Merritt /side-effects-public-media/2017-08-15/new-moms-need-daily-addiction-help-to-stay-in-recovery-and-stay-with-their-kids Tia Hosler woke up at 7:35 a.m. on a friend’s couch next to her newborn son’s crib after an overnight babysitting gig. The 26-year-old had slept through... Tue, 15 Aug 2017 22:51:44 GMT /side-effects-public-media/2017-08-15/new-moms-need-daily-addiction-help-to-stay-in-recovery-and-stay-with-their-kids Emily Forman /statehouse-news-stories/2017-03-27/number-of-babies-born-with-drug-withdrawal-skyrockets The rate of babies born with drug withdrawal is eight times larger than the rate 10 years ago. Officials say the sharp climb is a direct result of Ohio... Mon, 27 Mar 2017 20:46:32 GMT /statehouse-news-stories/2017-03-27/number-of-babies-born-with-drug-withdrawal-skyrockets Andy Chow /news-partners/2017-03-26/states-give-new-parents-baby-boxes-to-encourage-safe-sleep-habits The baby boxes that Finland gives to all new mothers are legendary. Now states in the U.S. are experimenting with them as a way to encourage safe sleep practices and reduce SIDS. Sun, 26 Mar 2017 09:00:00 GMT /news-partners/2017-03-26/states-give-new-parents-baby-boxes-to-encourage-safe-sleep-habits Maureen Pao