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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The article examines how federally designated Opportunity Zones—first inspired by struggling cities like Baltimore—have yielded mixed results, with new developments such as Yard56 drawing interest but raising questions about whether […]
