Reflecting on a Productive 2024
Posted on 01/06/2025
Each year, NICHD reflects on selected highlights from the past 12 months that demonstrate how public investment in research drives scientific progress and benefits human health. In 2024, NICHD research expanded knowledge of and enhanced care in women’s health, fetal and pediatric health, disabilities, rehabilitation, and more.
Continue ReadingExpanding Knowledge of Pediatric Long COVID and MIS-C
Posted on 12/02/2024
Like many infectious diseases, COVID-19 can affect children differently than adults. To optimize treatment of pediatric COVID-19 and its long-term complications, we must first understand the unique needs of children.
Enhancing Maternal and Women’s Health
Posted on 11/04/2024
Understanding and addressing a wide range of women’s gynecological and reproductive health issues are priorities for NICHD. Through research, the institute seeks to support and optimize the health of women throughout their lives.
Optimizing Infant Health
Posted on 10/01/2024
Our experiences during infancy and childhood affect our health across the lifespan. Through its infant health research, NICHD continues to promote healthy and optimal lives for all children and adolescents, including the tiniest babies.
Striving for a Healthy and Safe Return to School
Posted on 09/09/2024
As children head back to school, they must adapt to new routines and social situations. From expanding knowledge about sleep to assessing strategies to prevent school violence, NICHD research helps contribute to a safe and healthy learning environment.
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