Black Maternal Health Week shines a light on racial disparities in OBGYN care
“Race does matter because it creates different outcomes for people," said Dr. Dionne Dickerson, OBGYN. “All communities suffer, there's even one maternal death but certainly, the degree to which they suffer, may be different."
“Race does matter because it creates different outcomes for people," said Dr. Dionne Dickerson, OBGYN. “All communities suffer, there's even one maternal death but certainly, the degree to which they suffer, may be different."
'Tranq:' US names veterinary drug mix of xylazine, fentanyl an 'emerging threat'
The U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy is designating the tranquilizer xylazine when mixed with fentanyl as an emerging threat.
The U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy is designating the tranquilizer xylazine when mixed with fentanyl as an emerging threat.
Woman with tuberculosis faces jail, forced treatment after she refused isolation and visited a casino
A woman in Washington state who was diagnosed with tuberculosis was found in contempt of court Friday after she allegedly refused to pursue treatment and took a public bus to a casino rather than isolate while under surveillance.
A woman in Washington state who was diagnosed with tuberculosis was found in contempt of court Friday after she allegedly refused to pursue treatment and took a public bus to a casino rather than isolate while under surveillance.
Biden ends COVID-19 national emergency after Congress acts
The U.S. national emergency to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic has ended.
The U.S. national emergency to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic has ended.
Justice Department appeals Texas court ruling to halt order of commonly used abortion pill
The Justice Department is appealing a Texas court ruling that would halt approval of a drug used in the most common method of abortion in the U.S.
The Justice Department is appealing a Texas court ruling that would halt approval of a drug used in the most common method of abortion in the U.S.
Judge halts FDA approval of abortion pill mifepristone
Judge halts FDA approval of abortion pill mifepristone but delays order to give time to feds to appeal.
Judge halts FDA approval of abortion pill mifepristone but delays order to give time to feds to appeal.
Can heart failure risk show up on a smartwatch? It's possible, study says
Extra beats in heart rate recordings could mean double the risk of cardiac issues — and more revelations.
Extra beats in heart rate recordings could mean double the risk of cardiac issues — and more revelations.
Child Abuse Prevention Month: Advocates plant pinwheel garden to raise awareness
A pinwheel is a symbol of childhood and of innocence, and for the month of April is a symbol of awareness and prevention of child abuse.
A pinwheel is a symbol of childhood and of innocence, and for the month of April is a symbol of awareness and prevention of child abuse.
Director of scientific nonprofit calls for law changes amid controversy over 5G tower on Wyandotte school
As parents continue to push for a 5G T-Mobile cell tower to be removed from atop Washington Elementary in Wyandotte, some are pushing for a ban on towers on schools.
As parents continue to push for a 5G T-Mobile cell tower to be removed from atop Washington Elementary in Wyandotte, some are pushing for a ban on towers on schools.
Moderate alcohol consumption has no health benefits, analysis finds
Drinking a glass of wine a day will not help you live longer, according to new research that challenges the notion of moderate drinking health benefits.
Drinking a glass of wine a day will not help you live longer, according to new research that challenges the notion of moderate drinking health benefits.
Report ranks US states with the longest life expectancy: here's where your state falls
A new report suggests where you live may also play a role in how long you live. Here's where your state ranks.
A new report suggests where you live may also play a role in how long you live. Here's where your state ranks.
Michigan organ donor registry sign-up option could be added to tax forms
Michigan residents could soon have another option to sign up to become organ donors. Lawmakers introduced a package of bills that would add the organ donor registry question to state income tax forms.
Michigan residents could soon have another option to sign up to become organ donors. Lawmakers introduced a package of bills that would add the organ donor registry question to state income tax forms.
Rabies patient becomes first fatal case in US after post-exposure treatment, report says
A Minnesota man is the first reported fatality due to rabies in the United States despite receiving appropriate post-exposure prophylaxis, according to a recent article published in Clinical Infectious Diseases.
A Minnesota man is the first reported fatality due to rabies in the United States despite receiving appropriate post-exposure prophylaxis, according to a recent article published in Clinical Infectious Diseases.
Tips for managing stress while helping family through a health crisis
Dr. Sabrina Jackson shares tips for helping you manage your stress levels when a family member needs care during a health crisis.
Dr. Sabrina Jackson shares tips for helping you manage your stress levels when a family member needs care during a health crisis.
Federal judge ruling makes it so insurers don't have to cover some preventive care services
This includes screenings for cancer, diabetes and mental health
This includes screenings for cancer, diabetes and mental health
‘God must have put you in my car!’: Uber driver donates kidney to passenger
A New Jersey man’s Uber ride turned into a trip that would save his life.
A New Jersey man’s Uber ride turned into a trip that would save his life.
CDC warns of Marburg virus after deadly Africa outbreak
The CDC is sending personnel to assist with the outbreak of the Marburg virus in Guinea and Tanzania.
The CDC is sending personnel to assist with the outbreak of the Marburg virus in Guinea and Tanzania.
Michigan Congressman Dan Kildee says he has cancer
Kildee represents the 8th Congressional District in Michigan. He plans to have the cancer removed in the next few weeks.
Kildee represents the 8th Congressional District in Michigan. He plans to have the cancer removed in the next few weeks.
Dentists reveal why you shouldn't brush your teeth in the shower
Dentists shared three risky reasons why brushing your teeth in the shower may be a bad idea.
Dentists shared three risky reasons why brushing your teeth in the shower may be a bad idea.
Nearly a third of leukemia patients saw remission after taking experimental pill
“As someone who does this for a living, this is incredibly gratifying," said one of the physicians overseeing the trial.
“As someone who does this for a living, this is incredibly gratifying," said one of the physicians overseeing the trial.