A study published in the American Journal of Medical Association found that infant mortality rose by 6% in U.S. states that enacted abortion bans following the overturning of Roe v. […]
Report: Infant mortality and births on the rise
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After Abortion Bans, Infant Mortality and Births Increased, Research Finds
New research published in JAMA shows that infant mortality increased by 6% in states that implemented abortion bans following the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade, with the most […]
2nd WCO Symposium on “Removing counterfeits from E-Commerce” generates strong interest
On 15 January 2025, the World Customs Organization (WCO) held its 2nd Symposium on “Removing counterfeits from E-commerce”. This event was aimed at discussing issues arising from substandard, counterfeit and […]
Maryland Lawmakers Renew Push for Overdose Prevention Centers
Maryland Senator Shelly Hettleman reintroduced a bill to legalize six overdose prevention centers (OPCs), backed by Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott. Despite proven benefits, past efforts have stalled, and advocates fear […]
Economist breaks down Baltimore’s $5 billion opioid crisis plan
Baltimore’s court case against drug distributors McKesson and AmerisourceBergen centers on a proposed 15-year, $472 million annual plan to combat the city’s opioid epidemic through medication-assisted treatment and harm reduction […]
Baltimore lawyers begin presenting $5 billion request for ‘full response to the opioid epidemic’
Baltimore City is seeking $5 billion from drug distributors McKesson and AmerisourceBergen (now Cenora) to fund a comprehensive plan to combat the opioid crisis after a jury found them liable […]
Next in Baltimore’s opioid case: Seeking $5 billion to rectify drugs’ harm
Baltimore is returning to court to seek over $5 billion from opioid distributors McKesson and AmerisourceBergen in the second phase of its lawsuit, arguing the funds are necessary to combat […]
Baltimore wants $5 billion to combat the opioid crisis. Here’s what the city would do with it.
After battling addiction following a gunshot injury, Corey Newman found a lifeline in Baltimore’s mobile opioid treatment van, which provides medication-assisted treatment to individuals released from jail. As Baltimore seeks […]
From vaccines to Froot Loops: Why RFK Jr.’s health-related theories have sparked so much controversy
Donald Trump’s nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for health and human services secretary has sparked concerns among scientists and public health officials, given Kennedy’s history of promoting misinformation about […]
How Trump’s reelection could impact reproductive health in low income countries
Former President Donald Trump is expected to reinstate and potentially expand the Mexico City Policy, which bars foreign organizations receiving U.S. aid from providing or even discussing abortion services. While […]