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Kids? Marriage? Young adults are delaying these key milestones
A new Census Bureau report finds that young adults today are prioritizing financial stability—such as steady employment and independent living—over traditional milestones like marriage and parenthood, which are increasingly delayed […]
Why Mississippi declared infant deaths a public health emergency
Mississippi has declared a public health emergency in response to its rising infant mortality rate — the highest in the nation — with officials launching initiatives to improve maternal care […]
Pregnancy is deadlier in the U.S. than in other wealthy countries. But we could fix that.
The article follows Jordyn Albright’s near-fatal childbirth experience to highlight the U.S.’s alarmingly high maternal mortality rate, which surpasses that of other wealthy nations despite high healthcare spending. It explores […]
Pro-lifers sound alarm over abortion pill study
A University of Texas study found that 84% of mail-order abortion pills from Aid Access were sent to counties in states banning most abortions, with the highest rates in Alabama, […]
Kids Who Eat More Fruit and Vegetables Share Key Character Trait
A new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that children who consistently display prosocial behaviors—like kindness, empathy, and cooperation—are more likely to develop healthy eating habits […]
Fake medication is a problem across the world
Amid surging global demand for weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound, counterfeit versions are flooding unregulated markets, raising serious health concerns as regulators struggle to keep pace. Experts, including […]
Long bus rides limit students’ school choices, Hopkins study finds
A Johns Hopkins study found that long, complex commutes on Baltimore’s unreliable public transit system significantly reduce the likelihood that students will choose top high schools, limiting the effectiveness of […]
‘Go slow and have Narcan available’: Baltimore reacts to mayor’s message after mass overdoses
This article covers community reactions to Mayor Brandon Scott’s recent call for cautious reopening efforts and wider distribution of Narcan following a surge in mass overdoses, particularly around Penn‑North. It […]
What to know about opioid, fentanyl use in Baltimore
A suspected mass overdose in West Baltimore’s Penn‑North neighborhood hospitalized at least 25 people—five in critical condition—after emergency crews responded to multiple individuals collapsing from suspected opioid/fentanyl use; authorities have […]