Shaken baby syndrome, also called abusive head trauma, happens when a baby or toddler is violently shaken. This causes the brain to bounce inside the skull, leading to swelling, bruising, or bleeding.

Baby shakes and tremors are common and often harmless as babies develop motor skills. Parents should monitor for signs of seizure, like rhythmic or unusual movements that don't stop when touched. If ...

A woman who pleaded guilty to shaking a baby 35 years ago has been charged with his murder upon his recent death at age 37. Terry McKirchy, now 59 and living in Texas, was babysitting five-month-old ...

A recent Missoulian article provided details about deliberate homicide charges brought against a Missoula man whose 3-month-old son died last year from brain injuries that court records said were ...