- Podcast: Home-visit program in child maltreatment cases strengthens parent-child interaction (12/27/2016)
- Podcast: Research Development—Most parents give wrong medicine dose to children (10/18/2016)
- Podcast: Research Development—Persistent delinquent behavior linked to early life setbacks (08/23/2016)
- Podcast: Kids Expecting Aggression from Others Likely to Be Aggressive Themselves (12/10/2015)
- Podcast: Lithium appears appropriate for children with bipolar disorder (12/8/2015)
- Podcast: U.S. hospitals miss followup for suspected child abuse (11/17/2015)
- Podcast: Obese Young Women Less Likely to Use Birth Control (09/17/2015)
- Podcast: Research Development—Pet care may help adolescents better care for their own type 1 diabetes (07/27/2015)
- Podcast: Research Development—"Safe to Sleep" expert offers advice on reducing sudden infant death (07/20/2015)
- Podcast: Research Development—Eating the placenta after birth carries no health benefits, new study finds (06/26/2015)
- Podcast: Research Development—Could cutting the umbilical cord too soon stress newborns? (05/14/2015)
- Podcast: Research Development—Income levels affect the structure of a child's brain, NIH-funded study shows (04/23/2015)
- Podcast: Research Development—Adults physically abused as children not more likely to physically abuse their children (04/21/2015)
- Audio: Dr. Rosemary White-Traut describing the H-HOPE study (03/27/2015)
- Podcast: Research Developments—Early parenting classes improve kids' later behavior (03/17/2015)
- Podcast: Research Developments—Small investment in children's education yields big results (03/11/2015)
- Podcast: Research Developments—Link found between childhood obesity and slower thought processes (03/10/2015)
- Podcast: Research Developments—Sensitive parenting may boost kids' later academic, relationship success (03/10/2015)
- Podcast: Research Developments—Bilingualism boosts the brain, NIH study finds (02/23/2015)
- Podcast: Research Developments—El bilingüismo estimula el cerebro, indica un estudio de los NIH (02/23/2015)
- Podcast: Research Developments—Study Reaffirms Safety of Anti-HIV Drugs During Pregnancy (01/27/2015)
- Podcast: Research Developments—Estudio reafirma seguridad de medicamentos contra el VIH durante el embarazo (01/27/2015)
- Podcast: Research Developments—Obese women need higher or continuous dose for oral contraceptive success (01/14/2015)
- Podcast: Research Developments—Inflammation in womb affects brain, behavior of baby mice (11/07/2014)
- Podcast: Research Developments—Parents' Response to Baby's Babbling Can Speed Language Development (11/06/2014)
- Podcast: Research Developments—Pregnancy Lifestyle Influences Gestational Diabetes Risk (10/31/2014)
- Podcast: Research Developments—Researchers Use Brain Scans to Predict Early Reading Difficulties (10/29/2014)
- Podcast: Research Developments—World population to keep growing this century, hit 11 billion by 2100 (10/28/2014)
- Podcast: Research Developments—Integrated approach helps obese women limit weight gain during pregnancy (10/06/2014)
- Podcast: Research Developments—Las medidas en cucharadas contribuyen a muchos errores de dosificación en los medicamentos para niños (10/06/2014)
- Podcast: Research Developments—Success rate for vaginal delivery high even after prolonged labor (10/03/2014)
- Podcast: Research Developments—Spoon Measurements Contribute to Many Child Drug-Dosing Errors (08/29/2014)
- Podcast: Research Developments—Poor Early Language Skills May Be Linked to Kids' Behavior Problems (08/18/2014)
- Podcast: Research Developments—Study Could Lead to New Therapies for Epilepsy, Depression (08/04/2014)
- Podcast: Research Developments—Training Can Improve Learning for Adolescents with Traumatic Brain Injury (07/30/2014)
- Podcast: Research Developments—La salud de los inmigrantes mexicanos empeora poco después de entrar a los Estados Unidos (07/23/2014)
- Audio: Young adults more likely to attend college (07/11/2014)
- Podcast: Research Developments—"Cool" Kids More Likely to Have Problems as Young Adults (07/08/2014)
- Podcast: Research Developments—Bullying Decreases among Middle School and High School Students (06/10/2014)
- Podcast: Head Start offers boost for kids with least academic stimulation (06/09/2014)
- Podcast: Research Developments—Estudio de los NIH vincula los niveles altos de colesterol a una fertilidad disminuida
(05/20/2014)
- Podcast: Research Developments—Early childhood education programs linked to improved adult health (05/12/2014)
- Audio: Drs. Barber and Meikle: How do pelvic floor disorders (PFDs) impact lifestyle? (05/12/2014)
- Audio: Drs. Barber and Meikle: What kind of doctor treats pelvic floor disorders (PFDs)? (05/12/2014)
- Audio: Drs. Barber and Meikle: Can doctors treat pelvic floor disorders (PFDs) without surgery? (05/12/2014)
- Audio: Drs. Barber and Meikle: Can surgery effectively treat pelvic floor disorders (PFDs)? (05/12/2014)
- Audio: Drs. Barber and Meikle: Next steps for Pelvic Floor Disorder (PFD) research? (05/12/2014)
- Audio: Drs. Barber and Meikle: How can doctors lower the risk of pelvic floor disorders (PFDs)? (05/12/2014)
- Podcast: Research Developments—La aspirina no previene la pérdida de embarazo, según un estudio de los NIH (04/21/2014)
- Podcast: Research Developments—Lactation consultants increase breastfeeding rate (04/14/2014)
- Podcast: Research Developments—Low birthweight could complicate drug response later in life (04/10/2014)
- Podcast: Research Developments—Childhood obesity often starts before the age of 5 (03/31/2014)
- Podcast: Research Developments—Teens who rode with an intoxicated driver more likely to drive impaired themselves (03/18/2014)
- Podcast: Good home environment protects youth against stress (03/10/2014)
- Podcast: Stress response varies by race, ethnicity (02/28/2014)
- Audio: Researchers discuss increase in percentage of infants who share bed with adult or child (09/30/2013)
- Audio: NICHD grantees discover how placenta protects itself from virus infection (08/20/2013)
- Audio: Maternal smoking during pregnancy linked to children's behavior problems, NIH funded study shows (07/30/2013)
- Audio: NIH grantee develops new technology to recognize words via brain activity patterns (07/26/2013)
- Audio: Marc H. Bornstein, Ph.D. and monitoring brain activity upon hearing an infant hunger cry (05/06/2013)
- Audio: Marc H. Bornstein, Ph.D. and the research developed from monitoring brain activity upon hearing an infant hunger cry (05/06/2013)
- Audio: Dr. Maholmes and the factors that can affect children's performance in school (03/04/2013)
- Audio: Dr. Maholmes and the connection between childhood adversity and health (03/04/2013)
- Audio: Dr. Maholmes and the NICHD letter-writing campaign to military families (03/04/2013)
- Audio: Federal report shows drops in infant mortality, preterm birth rates (07/13/2012)
- Audio: NIH Researchers develop nanoprobe treatment for animal model of cerebral palsy (04/26/2012)
- Audio: New genes associated with common childhood identified (04/09/2012)
- Audio: NIH study finds women spend longer in labor now than 50 years ago (04/03/2012)
- Audio: Annual cost of fibroid tumors in the United States (12/23/2011)
- Audio: NICHD scientists identify risk factors for teen driving accidents (10/21/2011)
- Audio: Inefficient developing world stoves contribute to 2 million deaths a year (10/13/2011)
- Audio: Federal report shows drop in adolescent birth rate (07/08/2011)
- Audio: Annual Federal Statistics Compilation Reports Second Straight Decline in Preterm Births (07/09/2010)
- Audio: Zeroing In On Preeclampsia (09/06/2006)
- Audio: Interview with Duane Alexander on the Report on America's Children, 2006 (07/14/2006)
Infographics
- Infográfico: Crescendo depois do vírus Zika
- Infographic: Crecer después del Zika
- Infographic: Growing Up After Zika
- Infographic: Pediatric Drug Research at NICHD (1200px x 2594px)
- Infographic: Mitos sobre el embarazo: Entérese de los hechos (1200px x 2755px)
- Infographic: Entendiendo la infertilidad (1200px x 6339px)
- Infographic: Does Your Child Struggle With Math? (1200px x 3576px)
- Infographic: Building Language Skills from Birth (1200px x 2359px)
- Infographic: Padres ayuden a sus bebes a dormir seguros (800px x 2223px)
- Infographic: Why Do We Study Neuroscience? (1200px x 2420px)
- Infographic: Pelvic Floor Disorders – Surgical Treatments (1200px x 2970px)
- Infographic: Pelvic Floor Disorders – Nonsurgical Treatments (1200px x 2934px)
- Infographic: Accidental Suffocation and Strangulation during Infant Sleep (2700px x 3600px)
- Infographic: What Parents Should Know About Distracted Driving (1200px x 2400px)
- Infographic: HIV Transmission from Mother to Child (1200px x 3778px)
- Infographic: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in Kids: Causes and Prevention Strategies (1200px x 3303px)
- Infographic: Why Do We Need Media-Smart Youth? (1250px x 6148px)
- Infographic: The Placenta: A Vital Organ for Baby, Mom, and Science (1200px x 3589px)
- Infographic: Healthy Pregnancy: Get the Facts (1200px x 2755px)
- Infographic: Dads—Help Baby Sleep Safe (1250px x 3000px)
- Women's Health Infographic: Conception (1250px x 3000px)
- Women's Health Infographic: Ovulation (1250px x 3000px)
- Infertility Awareness Infographic (1000px x 5287px)
- Let Baby Set the Delivery Date Infographic (600px x 1243px) from the National Child & Maternal Health Education Program
- Safe Sleep for Your Baby Horizontal Infographic (3600px x 2700px) from the Safe to Sleep® Campaign
- Safe Sleep for Your Baby Vertical Infographic (1245px x 7079px) from the Safe to Sleep® Campaign
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) by Age Infographic (2700px x 3600px) from the Safe to Sleep® Campaign
- Create a Safe Sleep Environment for Your Baby Infographic (3600px x 4800px) from the Safe to Sleep® Campaign
Twitter Chats
Here's a selection of previous Twitter chats NICHD has participated in:
Rare Disease Day Twitter Chat – February 22, 2016
NICHD co-hosted a Twitter chat with NIH (@NIH) and the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (@ncats_nih_gov) to promote Rare Disease Day, held on the last day of February every year. During the chat, NICHD provided condition-specific information on rare diseases, such as Rett syndrome and mitochondrial disorders, and raised awareness of NICHD's research efforts.
Teen Brain – May 19, 2015
To help parents and caregivers of teenagers better understand how the teen brain works, NICHD (@NICHD_NIH) hosted a Twitter chat with ABC News' Chief Health and Medical Editor, Dr. Richard Besser (@ABCDrBChat), the National Institute of Mental Health (@NIMHgov) and the U.S. Office of Adolescent Health (@TeenHealthGov). A few of the topics discussed included the brain's impact on emotion and behavior, how environmental factors like bullying impact the teen brain, and how parents can help teens make better decisions. Access a full transcript of the chat on
Storify.
Infertility – April 20, 2015
In observance of National Infertility Awareness Week, the NICHD (@NICHD_NIH ) hosted a Twitter chat along with the HHS's Office on Women's Health (@womenshealth ), the CDC's National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (@CDCChronic ), the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (@Reprodmed), and RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association (@Resolveorg ). Over 260 participants shared important information about infertility with one million Twitter users.
Preterm Birth - November 19, 2014
In observance of Prematurity Awareness Month, the March of Dimes (@modhealthtalk) and NICHD (@NICHD_NIH) hosted a Twitter chat about preterm birth. Using the hashtag #preemiechat, participants discussed preterm birth risk factors and the research being done to help better understand and prevent preterm birth.
Safe Infant Sleep – October 7, 2014
In observance of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month and the 20th anniversary of the
Safe to Sleep® campaign, the NICHD (@NICHD_NIH) and
Parents magazine (@Parentsmagazine) hosted a Twitter chat about safe infant sleep. Using the hashtag #safetosleep, participants discussed ways parents, caregivers, and health providers can help reduce the risk of SIDS and other sleep-related causes of infant death.
Childhood Obesity – September 9, 2014
In observance of Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, the National Collaborative on Childhood Obesity Research (@NCCOR) hosted a #childobesitychat about childhood obesity risk factors, research, and promising strategies.
Chat co-hosts included the NICHD (@NICHD_NIH) and the National Cancer Institute (@the_NCI).
Pregnancy – August 28, 2014
The NICHD, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Office of Women's Health, and the March of Dimes hosted a #pregnancychat to discuss ways parents-to–be and healthcare providers can increase the chance of a healthy pregnancy for mom and baby. Parents-to-be and professionals discussed prenatal care, pregnancy risks, maintaining a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy, common pregnancy myths, and labor and delivery.
Men's Health/Minority Health – June 23, 2014
In observance of Men's Health Month, the HHS Office of Minority Health (@MinorityHealth) hosted a Twitter chat on men's health focused on minority men. Government offices, non-government organizations, medical experts, and professional athletes participated in the hour-long discussion, using the hashtag #ManUpChat.
Men's Health – June 4, 2014
HealthCentral hosted a men's #HealthTipsChat to encourage men of all ages to take charge of their health. The chat was moderated by the Men's Health Network (@MensHlthNetwork).
Postpartum Depression – May 15, 2014
In recognition of National Women's Health Week, the National Institute of Mental Health (@NIMHgov) hosted a Twitter chat on postpartum depression. NIMH expert Dr. Peter Schmidt was on hand to discuss the topic and answer questions, using the hashtag #NIMHchats.
Women's Health – May 13, 2014
During National Women's Health Week, the NICHD participated in a Twitter chat to raise awareness about proactive steps women can take to improve their health. The chat was hosted by Everyday Health (@EverydayHealth), using hashtag #HealthTalk.
Infertility – April 23, 2014
During National Infertility Awareness Week, the NICHD hosted an #InfertilityChat to raise awareness about infertility, treatment options, and research.
Chat co-hosts included:
- The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office on Women's Health (@womenshealth)
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (@CDCChronic)
- The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (@Reprodmed)
- RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association (@Resolveorg)
Teen Nutrition – January 22, 2014
The Office of Adolescent Health (@TeenHealthGov) hosted a #TeenNutrition chat to discuss best practices in nutrition for all adolescents, and what youth-serving programs and professionals can do to help teens adopt and maintain healthy nutrition habits.
Chat co-hosts included:
- The NICHD (@NICHD_NIH)
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (@USDANutrition)
- The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (@NIH_NHLBI)
- The HHS Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (@healthfinder)
- Taylor Wolfram, M.S., R.D., Evidence-Based Practice Manager for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (@TaylorEatRight)
Bullying Prevention – October 29, 2013
The National Institute of Mental Health (@NIMHgov) and NICHD co-hosted a Twitter chat in recognition of National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. NIMH's Dr. Christopher Sarampote and NICHD's Dr. Valerie Maholmes and Dr. Layla Esposito helped field questions, using the hashtag #NIMHchats.