Researchers tracked 290 children for three years, finding that those who remained with their mothers had better motor and neurological development compared to those placed in foster or kinship care. The study suggests that environment plays a significant role in the growth patterns of these infants.
A study found that state-funded child health insurance can reduce financial barriers to healthcare, but racial and ethnic minority groups still face non-financial barriers, such as transportation and appointment scheduling issues. Despite these disparities, satisfaction rates with the program are high across all groups.
A new study by UF researchers finds that more than 75% of babies exposed to cocaine in utero showed no major problems, contrary to earlier reports. The study dispels alarm surrounding prenatal cocaine exposure's devastating effects, suggesting subtle effects rather than severe anomalies.