More than 4 in 5 pregnancy-related deaths are preventable in the US, and mental...
By Rachel Diamond
Preventable failures in U.S. maternal health care result in far too many pregnancy-related deaths. Each year, approximately 700 parents die from pregnancy...
What One NJ Woman Thought was a Mosquito Bite Turned Out to Be Lung...
Debbie Cihoski was enjoying the warm, summer weather, wearing sleeveless dresses to work, until a persistent itchy bump under her left armpit wouldn't let...
Genetic Tool Improves Estimation of Prostate Cancer Risk in Diverse Ethnic/Racial Groups
Building upon previous research, an international team led by scientists at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, has validated a more inclusive...
MIND Diet Linked to Better Cognitive Performance
Aging takes a toll on the body and on the mind. For example, the tissue of aging human brains sometimes develops abnormal clumps of...
Hesitancy About COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Highest Among Black Parents
Nearly half of Black parents (48 percent) were hesitant about the COVID-19 vaccine for their child, compared to 33 percent of Latinx parents and...
What’s the Connection Between HPV and Cervical Cancer? And More Questions You’re Reluctant to...
Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, yet more than 14,000 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with the disease this...
Black women aren’t safe while dating. Does anyone care?
Nine months now remain in the year my gynecologist gave me to find love before pursuing solo motherhood. There have been new sparks flying...
Buying Sunglasses? Read This First
Not all sunglasses are created equal. While the choices are endless, there’s only one thing that tops all sunglass considerations and it has nothing...
Warmer temperatures lessen COVID-19 spread, but control measures still needed
New research shows transmission of the virus behind COVID-19 varies seasonally, but warmer conditions are not enough to prevent transmission.
The study, led by Imperial...
Your COVID-19 Facemask May Also Be Protecting You from Allergies
The end of summer means the beginning of fall allergy season. But you’ve probably already got at least one protective measure in place: your...
