How Little We Know: Experts Document the Lack of Research on Youth Firearm Injury
New Research from Rebecca Cunningham and Marc Zimmerman
Review of 33 years’ worth of medical studies reveals key areas for new research to explore.
Child Health
University of Michigan Study Highlights RSV Burden on Infants in Nicaragua
New Research from John Kubale and Aubree Gordon
Respiratory syncytial virus, a major cause of lower respiratory tract infections, is behind one of every four deaths from acute illness for children under 2 years old in Nicaragua, according to a new University of Michigan study.
University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center Works to Accelerate the Science of Injury Prevention & Safety
Injuries are a leading cause of death — and completely preventable. To continue research in this area, the University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center just received renewal funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
IN THE NEWS: Fewer Kids Die From Guns in States With Stricter Laws, Study Says
New Research From Rebecca Cunningham in USA Today
States with the strictest gun laws had about 40% fewer firearm-related deaths among children compared with states with the most lax laws, according to the study, published Monday in journal Pediatrics.
What Is Cryptosporidium? The Pool Parasite Outbreak Causing Panic
New Contribution from Joseph Eisenberg
Cryptosporidiosis, a diarrheal disease, is caused by the microscopic parasite cryptosporidium, or crypto, and it could be living in your public pool. Outbreaks are on the rise, and children are likely to be the ones dispersing the illness.
New Parents Spend More on Fruits and Vegetables
New Research from Betsy Cliff and Julia Wolfson
New parents spend more money on fresh fruits and vegetables than before having children, according to a new University of Michigan study that indicates this key moment in parents’ lives could be used to create interventions that support healthier eating habits.