Infants with improper development of brain regions associated with breathing, heart rate, and arousal have a greater risk of SIDS. Premature birth (thus, low birth weight) leads to immature autonomic ...

There is likely no single cause for SIDS, but rather a variety of risk factors, including an underlying physical abnormality, ...

New research revealing the fingerprints of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome within blood samples could open the door to simple tests to identify babies at risk. New University of Virginia School of ...

“The death of an infant from SIDS or SUID is unbelievably horrific ... such as a baby’s premature birth or illness. But other risks are potentially preventable, for example by limiting ...

Pacifiers are the most sought-after tools when it comes to calming babies down. Baby pacifiers are also known to reduce the risks of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). This is because these objects ...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers are working on identifying the cause of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, also known as SIDS. They say they are ...

Researchers say babies born to mothers who smoke are more likely to be slower to wake or respond to stimulation, and this might explain their raised risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

New University of Virginia School of Medicine research revealing the fingerprints of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome within blood samples could open the door to simple tests to identify babies at risk.