Racial Disparities in Maternal and Infant Health: Current Status and Key Issues
Summary Stark racial disparities in maternal and infant health in the U.S. have persisted for decades despite continued advancements in...
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Keeping brain-dead pregnant women on life support raises ethical issues that go beyond abortion politics
Adriana Smith, a 30-year-old woman from Georgia who had been declared brain-dead in February 2025, spent 16 weeks on life...
WHO issues first global guideline to improve pregnancy care for women with sickle cell disease
The World Health Organization (WHO) today released its first-ever global guideline on the management of sickle cell disease (SCD) during...
Women spend more of their money on health care than men. And no, it’s not just about ‘women’s issues’
Medicare, Australia’s universal health insurance scheme, guarantees all Australians access to a wide range of health and hospital services at...
Mental health issues may be the most common pregnancy and post-pregnancy complication: McGill study.
Mental health issues may be the most common pregnancy and post-pregnancy complication facing women, says a McGill study. Tina Montreuil,...
Sports physical can help parents spot health issues
Most young people require a sports physical before they can take part in school athletics or activities. Before summer camps...
