Prepregnancy Factors Explored in Racial Disparity in Preterm Birth
Prepregnancy factors related to socioeconomic status, cardiovascular health linked to racial disparities in preterm birth rates
Certain Tests for Pregnancy, Ovulation, UTIs Should Not Be Used, FDA Warns
A variety of tests for pregnancy, ovulation, urine, and breast milk should not be used because of concerns over efficacy and safety
New Lawsuit Filed by Family of Henrietta Lacks Over Unauthorized Use of Her Cells
A second lawsuit has been filed by the family of Henrietta Lacks over the use of her cells without her consent
Publication of ARRIVE Trial Linked to Increase in 39-Week Induction
Increase in 39-week induction rate, reduction in rate of cesarean delivery observed after publication of trial in August 2018
Listeria Cases Spur Recall of ‘Soft Serve On the Go’ Ice Cream
Outbreak involves Listeria monocytogenes infections potentially linked to the ice cream cups
Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Oxycontin Maker’s Bankruptcy Deal
Court is asking the parties to show whether bankruptcy law allows for a blanket shield from all litigation by opioid victims
Amid Shortages, Maker Says Restrictions on Wegovy Will Continue Into 2024
Based on body mass index, 120 million Americans would qualify to take Wegovy
Maternal Epilepsy Does Not Affect Infant Neurodevelopmental Outcomes
Secondary analyses showed exposure-dependent effects present on multiple cognitive measures, which varied by medication
Long-Term Artificial Sweetener Intake Tied to Obesity Risk
Findings seen for aspartame, saccharin, and diet beverage consumption over 25 years of follow-up
Suicide Rates Continue to Rise Among Americans
Suicide rates did drop among the very young by 8.4 percent, and by 6.1 percent among American Indian/Alaska Native people
