As states brace for less federal money, some are cutting child care spending to balance their budgets. Experts warn these cuts will be disastrous for families and the economy.

Infants born before 24 weeks have survival chances below 50 percent, and about 40 percent of those who survive face long-term complications. By 24 weeks, however, the survival rate improves ...

"I'm wondering how I'm going to be able to afford everything" if federal food aid is halted, one single mom said.

Sixteen million US children may lose food benefits this week. Research demonstrates that food insecurity has short-term and long-term effects on children's mental and physical health.

Many economists and business leaders are raising alarms about falling birthrates. But advocates for lower human populations say a less crowded world will be happier and more sustainable.