For three decades the NIH has led 'Safe to Sleep,' helping parents reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related injuries. The NIH cuts come as cases have been rising.

"Safe to Sleep® campaign materials and tools remain available to the public, and we encourage individuals to visit https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov to access these resources," NIH's statement said.

The NIH’s role as a leader in the Safe to Sleep campaign can’t be understated, she said. The agency creates and provides free material to national institutions, healthcare providers and ...

"It's possible that someone at NIH could take this over," she says. But with many of the communications offices at NIH's various institutes reportedly affected by widespread job cuts, "I don't know ...

For decades the NIH has led a public health campaign credited with saving thousands of babies from dying in their sleep. The administration's cuts come as sleep-related infant deaths have been rising.

"It's possible that someone at NIH could take this over," she says. But with many of the communications offices at NIH's various institutes reportedly affected by widespread job cuts, "I don't know ...

Alison Jacobson is with First Candle, a nonprofit that has participated in the Safe to Sleep campaign since it began. She says the group will continue its efforts to educate parents on safe sleep ...