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March 17, 2023

Maternal deaths increased by 40% in 2021 with women of color more likely to die following birth


Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel says socioeconomic health care disparities, COVID and obesity rates are behind the large number of maternal deaths, compared to other nations.

March 17, 2023

Maternal death rates surging in US, CDC data shows

Dr. Frita Fisher on 'disparities' that cause death during pregnancy, childbirth.

March 17, 2023

Popular baby names from the 1980s that could make a comeback: From Michael to Jessica

Considering a "retro" or "vintage" baby name from the 1980s? Here's a list of 10 baby names that were popular for newborn boys and girls from the 80s.

March 16, 2023

Pregnancy-related deaths in US surged during pandemic

Pregnancy-related deaths in the United States surged during the pandemic. UN agnecies reported that a spike in maternal mortality rates occurred in all parts of the world in 2020.

March 16, 2023

Maternal death rate is on the rise in the US, the CDC reports

The CDC's new report, out this week — about the maternal mortality rates for 2021 — showed an upward trend in women who died of maternal causes in the U.S.

March 14, 2023

Surge of teen girls experiencing sexual violence is 'dramatic,' with officials calling it a 'crisis'

Teenage girls are struggling with sexual violence at surging rates across the United States, the CDC says. The government is recognizing this as a crisis.

March 13, 2023

Biden attacks 'cruel' Florida youth trans regulations in new interview: 'What's going on is ... sinful'

President Biden slammed Florida's laws regarding transgender youth as "cruel" and "sinful" during an interview on "The Daily Show" with Obama alum Kal Penn.

March 10, 2023

Rep. Lauren Boebert, 36, announces her first grandchild will be born in April

U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert announced her 17-year-old son, Tyler, is expecting a baby boy with his girlfriend. The Republican from Colorado said she is "so excited" to welcome the baby.

March 9, 2023

Maryland State Police medical director resigns after ties to felon-run erectile dysfunction clinic exposed

A Maryland State Police medical director resigned after his ties to a felon-run erectile dysfunction clinic accused of illegally practicing medicine surfaced.

March 9, 2023

South Korea labor minister says increasing work week would be helpful to mothers

The labor minister of South Korea defended increasing the weekly work cap as helpful for mothers, citing that employees would be able to accrue overtime in return for days off.