The benefits of human milk for both mother and infant are widely acknowledged. Human
milk could represent a link between maternal and offspring health. The triad mother-breast …

Human breast milk not only has nutritional properties but also holds a functional role. It
contains various bioactive factors (lactoferrin, lysozyme, leukocytes, immunoglobulins …

This study examines the effects of universal Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) on
child development and children's later life outcomes. Using meta-analytical techniques, we …

In this study, we evaluate how an expansion of Medicaid coverage for pregnant women and
infants affected the adult outcomes of individuals who gained access to coverage in utero …

California's paid family leave (PFL) policy improved mothers' labor market outcomes,
however, the health impacts of this program are less studied. I compare child and parental …

Children's health and development outcomes follow a social gradient: the further up the
socioeconomic spectrum, the better the outcomes. Based upon a review of multiple forms of …

We review recent findings regarding the psychology of decisionmaking in contexts of
poverty, and consider their application to public policy. Of particular interest are the oft …

In this study, we use microsimulation methods to estimate the reduction in child protective
services (CPS) involvement resulting from implementation of three of the policy packages …

This paper examines the long-term impact of exposure to Medicaid in early childhood on
adult health and economic status. The staggered timing of Medicaid's adoption across the …

In this essay, we ask whether the distributions of life expectancy and mortality have become
generally more unequal, as many seem to believe, and we report some good news …