Why does the US have such a high maternal mortality rate? | Health News
Amid fierce debates around abortion and challenges with access to healthcare, women in the United States face another battle: the...
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Even 1 cigarette a day during pregnancy can harm baby
Just a daily cigarette or two before or during pregnancy endangers the health of newborns, a new study warns. Photo...
$1 million grant provides advanced microscope to tackle challenges in health research | Virginia Tech News
Researchers enjoyed an early gift in December when the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC took delivery of a microscope...
Just one or two cigarettes a day before or during pregnancy linked to major newborn health problems
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Even light smoking of just one to two cigarettes a day either before or at any...
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High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy Has Doubled
The prevalence of chronic hypertension among pregnant people doubled between 2008 and 2021, according to recent research. The study, published...
How new FDA rules on breast density could affect mammogram results
The University of Kentucky Public Relations and Strategic Communications Office provides a weekly health column available for use and reprint...
