For nearly two decades, California has made significant progress in reducing maternal mortality. In fact, our state has the ...

There may be up to a tenfold difference in risk for infants who are currently treated identically under clinical guidelines.

As confirmation hearings begin for RFK Jr. nomination as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, many are ...

Inside JPS Health Network’s auditorium over 50 nurses, physicians and JPS board members came to support its TeamBirth kickoff event Monday afternoon, Jan. 27. TeamBirth is a communication system to ...

TEXAS (KXAN) — Thursday marks the fifth national Maternal Health Awareness Day, which is dedicated to bringing attention to unique health struggles faced by mothers, both physical and mental.

January 20 is celebrated as Martin Luther King Jr. Day. He was a leader in the Civil Rights Movement who fought for equality and justice, especially for Black people, through peaceful protests and ...

While mental health issues are being discussed increasingly, mental health care for children and primary caregivers remains under-addressed/overlooked. PREMIUM Mental ...

Both women are in their 30s. A recent Commonwealth Fund report again highlights how badly we are falling behind globally in addressing maternal health disparities. We have been discussing and ...

How improving education could close maternal heart health gaps Northwestern study examines how social, environmental factors drive disparities in heart health for Black and Hispanic mothers Date ...

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To find out, our reporters went back to leading specialists they’ve interviewed over the years and asked them: What is the one health tip you ... some free time. The simple act of giving myself ...

Improving maternal health is a key issue for Democrats and Republicans as the Virginia General Assembly prepares to get to work Monday in the opening of this year’s legislative session.