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Public health
fromMail Online
4 days ago

The average Brit may never reach 100 years of age, experts warn

Life expectancy gains have slowed and current generations are unlikely to reach 100 on average without a major breakthrough extending adult survival.
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US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Researchers discover a secret weapon that saves babies' lives. And it's not medical

Cash transfers significantly reduce infant mortality rates in low-income settings, comparable to vaccines and anti-malarials.
US politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Lucy Letby's new expert supporters claim no babies were deliberately harmed. Who should we believe?

Lucy Letby has conflicting narratives about her guilt, either as a murderer or an innocent victim of judicial flaws.
Public health
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago

Sun Sentinel reporter, photographer win top state award for infant mortality series

Cindy Krischer Goodman and Carline Jean received the Paul Hansell Award for their impactful series on Florida's infant mortality crisis, highlighting systemic healthcare issues.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

She's trying to open a birth center near a maternity desert. It's not easy

A birth center in Augusta, GA is essential to improve maternal and infant health outcomes due to high mortality rates.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon convicted over daughter's death

Parents of newborn daughter guilty of manslaughter due to reckless living conditions to avoid social services.
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