While maternal deaths in the U.S. declined in 2023, Black women still died at more than three times the rate of white women ...

The state Health Department has told hospitals to have guidelines in place to help them better recognize and treat conditions ...

Erin Davis/Axios VisualsThe mortality rate for Black mothers in the U.S. has not improved, per data released Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Why it matters: The ...

Black women in the U.S. died at a rate nearly 3.5 times higher white women around the time of childbirth in 2023.

It’s just time to create and it rejuvenates all my other energy.” Making art and expressing yourself creatively can be a way to boost mental health, according to Katherine Applegate an Assistant ...

Black licorice can be bad for you, particularly if you eat a lot of it or have certain conditions like heart or kidney disease. Eating 2 ounces or more of black licorice daily for at least two ...

child poverty was cut in half and improving Black maternal health was finally prioritized. Loewe also stressed the key role that Black women played in these achievements “We didn’t think a ...

This initiative aims to understand why Black women are disproportionately affected by cancer and other health conditions. Naomi Pearce is participating in the study. She joined Gabrielle Phifer in ...

At first glance, reading about the organization did not alleviate my skepticism about the long-term value of maternal health startups. However, I was curious because Cayaba Care has a Black CEO ...

Black caucus priority bills include more coverage for obesity treatments; funding for first responders’ mental health care; enhanced coverage for maternal health programs; and education on water ...

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 ...

For information on other related topics, see our women's and reproductive health summary page. Decisions about updating our guidance are made by NICE’s prioritisation board. For more information on ...