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Science Update: Skin-to-skin care may boost preterm infant neurodevelopment
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August 5, 2024
Promoting Safe and Healthy Summers
Summer’s long days and warm weather allow for more time spent outdoors, benefiting physical and mental health. But heat also can have harmful health effects, and outdoor recreation carries the risk of injuries. NICHD research seeks to understand the impacts of climate change, prevent drownings, and help ensure safe participation in summer sports.
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