Maternal mortality rate in the US declines to its lowest since 2018: CDC
(NEW YORK) -- Maternal mortality rates in the United States have dropped to their lowest levels in recent years, according to new data published... Read More.
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Possible person-to-person swine flu case reported in Spain. Should we be concerned?
(NEW YORK) -- Over the weekend, health officials in Spain reportedly informed the World Health Organization (WHO) of a possible human case of swine... Read More.
Florida Department of Health cuts to HIV, AIDS program enacted as thousands risk losing access
(NEW YORK) -- An emergency rule from the Florida Department of Health went into effect on Sunday that could restrict tens of thousands of... Read More.
US surpasses 1,000 measles cases for the 3rd time in 26 years: CDC
(NEW YORK) -- Measles cases have topped 1,000 in the United States for the third time in 26 years.At least 154 new measles cases... Read More.
What to expect as Casey Means’ surgeon general confirmation hearing begins
(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump's surgeon general nominee is appearing before the Senate on Wednesday for her confirmation hearing.Dr. Casey Means was originally scheduled... Read More.
Nearly 6 in 10 women could have at least one cardiovascular disease risk factor by 2050, AHA warns
(NEW YORK) -- The number of women with risk factors for cardiovascular disease could significantly increase over the next 25 years, the American Heart... Read More.
US child, teen obesity rates reach record high while adult trends appear to slow, CDC report finds
(NEW YORK) -- U.S. childhood and teen obesity rates have reached record-highs while adult obesity rates may be slowing, according to two new reports... Read More.
US nears 1,000 measles cases with infections confirmed in 26 states: CDC
(NEW YORK) -- The U.S. is close to reaching at least 1,000 measles cases for the third time in eight years.At least 72 new... Read More.
Wyoming abortion bills, including ‘heartbeat ban,’ advancing through legislature
(NEW YORK) -- Two bills having to do with abortion are making their way through the Wyoming legislature.The first bill, HB0126, dubbed the Read More.
Texas court to hear appeal in case of midwife accused of violating state abortion ban
(NEW YORK) -- A Texas appeals court will hear arguments on Thursday in a civil lawsuit brought against a woman accused by the state... Read More.
NIH director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya to take over as acting head of CDC
(WASHINGTON) -- Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), will take over as acting director of the Centers for Disease... Read More.
‘Very concerning’: How EPA rolling back greenhouse gas emissions endangerment finding could impact health
(WASHINGTON) -- The Trump administration walked back an Obama-era environmental decision that has been the legal basis for establishing federal regulation of greenhouse gas... Read More.
