Journalism Drives NIH Stillbirth Push

After reporting highlighted the neglected toll of stillbirths in the U.S., NIH launched a $37 million, five‑year, multi‑site consortium to predict and prevent them. The program will standardize data and test tools from biomarkers and ultrasound to EMR‑ and AI‑based risk flags, while supporting bereavement care. — It shows high‑impact reporting can reset federal research agendas and accelerate evidence‑building for a major but overlooked public‑health problem.