The elimination of birthing services at Winner Regional Health hospital will force dozens of expectant mothers in a wide swath of south-central South Dakota to drive one to two hours ...

Infant mortality rates are falling, but sleep-related deaths are on the rise. Discover the latest research and what parents can do to protect their babies. Category : Baby, Baby Health, Baby Sleep ...

A new study found that U.S. infant mortality rates overall are dropping, but that rates of sudden unexpected infant death may ...

The state's strict abortion ban makes South Dakota far less attractive to prospective OB-GYNs and other doctors who can ...

A new study found that U.S. infant mortality rates overall are dropping, but that rates of sudden unexpected infant death may ...

Ongoing strength in the U.S. economy drove mortgage rates up over 7% for the first time in eight months, casting doubt over a recovery in the housing sector. The 30-year mortgage rate inched up to ...

When it comes to infant mortality, the United States ranks 54th in the world. That's about three times that of Japan, Singapore or Slovenia. Within the U.S., Ohio is in the bottom 25 percent of all ...

Maternal mortality experts in Georgia say that midwife-led birth centers help improve maternal and infant health. A recent ...

MedStar Washington Hospital Center has seen fewer babies with low birth weight after expanding its care model to focus on ...

The NCDC also reported 10 deaths, resulting in a Case Fatality Rate (CFR) of 18.5%, higher than the CFR of 11.3% recorded in the same period in 2024. According to the Lassa fever situation report ...

heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fire deaths and space heaters account for four out of five home heating fire deaths. Have heating equipment and chimneys cleaned and ...

Kent County, home to the city of Grand Rapids, had nearly 2,200 more births than deaths, ranking fourth in birth rate. The next highest net populations gains between births and deaths, excluding ...