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Tufts researchers hope to reduce racial disparities in maternal health care
Tufts University researchers are looking at ways to reduce racial disparities in maternal health care.CBS News - 21h -
Second child dies from measles-related causes in West Texas
A spokesperson for UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas, said that the child was "receiving treatment for complications of measles while hospitalized" and was not vaccinated.CBS News - 14h -
Kennedy pushes vaccine after second child dies of measles
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Kennedy pushes vaccine after second child dies of measles Pressure and criticism over the measles outbreak ...The Hill - 15h -
RFK Jr. visits epicenter of Texas measles outbreak after death of second child who was infected
U.S. Health Secretary Robert FABC News - 1d -
RFK Jr. makes new push for vaccine after 2nd child dies of measles
Health officials confirm an unvaccinated 8-year-old girl in Lubbock, Texas, is the second person to die amid the breakout of the highly contagious measles virus. Health and Human Services Secretary ...NBC News - 1d -
RFK Jr stayed silent on vaccine, says father of child who died from measles
Pete Hildebrand says health secretary ‘never said anything’ about vaccine’s efficacy when he visited for funeral. A Texas man who buried his eight-year-old daughter on Sunday after the unvaccinated ...The Guardian - 3h -
Robert F Kennedy Jr claims anti-vax physicians healed ‘some 300 measles-stricken children’
US health secretary continues to send mixed messaging about measles outbreak that has claimed at least three lives. Robert F Kennedy Jr followed up his attendance at the Texas funeral of a child ...The Guardian - 22h -
Jay North, child actor who played 'Dennis the Menace,' dies at 73
Child actor Jay North, famous for playing mischievous Dennis the Menace, died at 73 after a long fight with cancer. The former actor was a fierce critic of the treatment of young stars in Hollywood.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
'Johnny's Twin': NHL Community Reacts To Birth Of Meredith And Johnny Gaudreau's Third Child
Meredith Gaudreau, widow of late NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, announced the birth of their third child on Monday.Yahoo Sports - 19h -
Birmingham bin strike threat to public health, Wes Streeting says
The health secretary says he is concerned about the "poor conditions" on the streets of Birmingham.BBC News - 1h -
How Alzheimer's research could be impacted by Trump health agency cuts
As the Trump administration makes cuts to federal health agencies, some Alzheimer's experts are worried about the impact on research and patients with the disease.CBS News - 1d -
Gen Z and the gym boss: ‘They cite mental health as high as physical health in terms of reason to join’
Will Orr, head of The Gym Group, is riding a wave of growth as young people embrace exercise as something beneficial for more than just the body. If you have health-conscious friends, chances are ...The Guardian - 2h -
Suicides and attempts fall in health systems implementing the 'Zero Suicide Model,' study finds
A new study suggests that health care systems can reduce suicides through patient screening, safety planning and mental health counselingABC News - 23h -
R.F.K. Jr’s Plan to Send Health Officials to Indian Country Angers Native Leaders
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he is committed to improving the Indian Health Service. Native American leaders have doubts. “It’s shameful,” one said.The New York Times - 1d -
Aid cuts could have ‘pandemic-like effects’ on maternal deaths, WHO warns
Loss of funding could undo progress in reducing deaths in pregnancy and childbirth, especially in war zones, says UN. More women risk dying in pregnancy and childbirth because of aid cuts by ...The Guardian - 1d -
The US may be reversing course on child labour
Acute strain on the jobs market has encouraged some states to consider reducing restrictions on employing minorsFinancial Times - 2h -
A week away: Everything to know about Covenant Health Park as April 15 debut approaches
Heading to Covenant Health Park? From concessions to parking, here's everything you need to know before visiting the downtown stadium.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
Bird flu could be heading north this spring with fewer federal health officials working to stop it
Bird flu cases could rise as birds migrate north. But the sweeping cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services include workers focused on the virus.NBC News - 3d -
Red Sox All-Star Jarren Duran says he attempted suicide during mental health struggles
Boston’s All-Star outfielder Jarren Duran said he tried to take his own life as he struggled with his mental health during the 2021 and 2022 seasons. In the Netflix docuseries The Clubhouse: A ...Yahoo Sports - 23h -
Jay North, Child Star Who Played ‘Dennis the Menace,’ Dies at 73
He was best known for playing the towheaded Dennis Mitchell on a sitcom that ran on CBS from 1959 to 1963.The New York Times - 1d -
RFK Jr. says he plans to tell CDC to stop recommending fluoride in drinking water
U.S. Health Secretary Robert FABC News - 15h -
CDC redeploys to Texas measles outbreak as RFK Jr. backs vaccine
The redeployment comes after another unvaccinated child died in the measles outbreak in Texas.CBS News - 14h -
Benefits of ADHD medication outweigh health risks, study finds
Children taking ADHD drugs showed small increases in blood pressure and pulse rates but ‘risk-benefit ratio is reassuring’. The benefits of taking drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ...The Guardian - 1d -
UK frontier science body unveils new targets on health and biological threats
Advanced Research and Invention Agency hires programme directors to widen search for innovationFinancial Times - 1d -
Starmer pledges centralised service for researchers to mine health data
Announcement follows recommendation in UK government-commissioned review last yearFinancial Times - 20h -
F1 Academy champion gives health update after massive fireball crash
Marta Garcia was trapped inside a smoke-filled Porsche car after a crash in Barcelona on SaturdayYahoo Sports - 5h -
Digital health startup Transcarent takes Accolade private in $621 million deal
Transcarent CEO Glen Tullman previously led Livongo, which was purchased by Teladoc in a 2020 agreement that valued the company at $18.5 billion.CNBC - 35m -
'Heroic' child called 911 after she, her siblings were stabbed in Brooklyn: NYPD
New York Police say all four siblings — ranging in age from 8 years old to 16 — are expected to survive.The Hill - 1d -
4/7: CBS Morning News
U.S. stock futures trending down amid tariff anxiety; Second child dies from measles-related causes in Texas.CBS News - 18h -
Nearly half of English councils cut family support spending last year, data show
Figures underscore challenge government faces in meeting its child developmental targets before end of this parliamentFinancial Times - 10h -
Who Will Care for Infants With H.I.V. Overseas?
The consequences of mother-to-child transmission can be enormous, a new study suggests. But the U.S. has dismissed experts working to solve the problem.The New York Times - 6h -
New doctors only told job location with weeks to spare
Health bosses are accused of keeping resident doctors in the dark about their first position.BBC News - 1d -
Red Sox All-Star Jarren Duran says he attempted suicide during mental health struggles
Outfielder struggled during first two seasons of career 28-year-old tells story in new docuseries Boston’s All-Star outfielder Jarren Duran said he tried to take his own life as he struggled ...The Guardian - 23h -
Red Sox's Jarren Duran reveals suicide attempt amid mental health struggles during 2022 season
Duran divulged the dark feelings he was experiencing during the 2022 season in an interview for Netflix's docuseries on the Red Sox.Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Red Sox's Jarren Duran opens up about mental health, attempted suicide in Netflix documentary
Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran said in an upcoming documentary series that two years before his 2024 All-Star season, the pressures of the sport led him to intense bouts of depression and an ...Yahoo Sports - 17h -
Red Sox's Jarren Duran opens up about mental health, attempted suicide in Netflix doc
Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran said in an upcoming documentary series that two years before his 2024 All-Star season, the pressures of the sport led him to intense bouts of depression and an ...ABC News - 17h -
Michelle Williams and husband Thomas Kail quietly welcomed newest baby via surrogate
'Dying for Sex' star Michelle Williams and her director husband, Thomas Kail, reportedly welcomed their third child via surrogacy weeks ago.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Labour suspends lawmaker after his arrest in connection with an investigation into sex offenses
Britain’s ruling Labour Party has suspended one of its lawmakers after he was arrested in connection with an investigation into allegations of rape and child sex offensesABC News - 2d -
How Kennedy’s cuts to HHS could curb 'MAHA' agenda
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Department of Government Efficiency are reshaping the U.S. health care system, starting with deep cuts to the agencies ...The Hill - 1d -
An AI Outperformed Human Doctors in a New Clinical Study. And It’s Humble
K Health’s AI model is not designed to replace doctors, but rather to help them provide better care.Inc. - 3d