How the U.S. is addressing its maternal mortality crisis

The U.S. maternal mortality rate continues to steadily increase, with 2021 being one of the worst years on record. According to the Centers for Disease Control, mental health conditions are among the leading causes of pregnancy-related death.

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A new study led by researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School suggests some SIDS cases may be caused by an abnormality in the brain.

Buzz over legalizing backyard beehives in Costa Mesa grows

City laws say it is illegal to keep bees outside of educational or scientific settings, but talk about drafting a law to legalize the practice is taking wing.

One restaurant failed twice, closed in latest Tarrant County health inspections

One restaurant failed twice and was closed in the latest Tarrant County health inspections, according to city data. There were 56 inspections from May 14 to May 20. Tarrant County Public Health inspects and scores all restaurants in Tarrant County except for those located in Fort Worth,

Health Experts Reveal Risks of Eating Yolk: Get the Facts Now!

This article explores the potential side effects of consuming egg yolks, including the risk of food poisoning, dyslipidaemia, and allergies. The article provides insight from medical experts on how to safely consume egg yolks and how to identify potential risks.

Pentavalent Vaccine Candidate for Meningitis Makes Its Case

In a randomized trial conducted in the African meningitis belt, an investigational pentavalent meningococcal vaccine proved safe and with noninferior immunogenicity to a licensed quadrivalent product,

Lolita the whale may someday return to wild, Miami park says, but timeline uncertain

But the move isn’t a done deal, and veterinarians and trainers told WPLG in Miami this week that they’re working with Lolita to make sure she’s strong enough to survive the journey and to acclimate to her new home.

Pregnant Patients With Risk Factors for Thyroid Disease Are Not Getting Screened

Share on Facebook. Opens in a new tab or window Share on Twitter. Opens in a new tab or window Share on LinkedIn. Opens in a new tab or window BALTIMORE -- Under 50% of pregnant patients who met thyroid disease risk factor criteria as defined by guidelines were appropriately screened, a real-world retrospective study showed. Among 1,025 new ...

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