US birth rate falls to record low
The 2011 US birth rate was the lowest ever recorded, according to a report by the Pew Research Center for its Social & Demographic Trends project. The decline was greatest in births to immigrant women.
NIDA study reports surge in pregnancy-associated drug overdose deaths
November 29th 2023Researchers from the National Institute on Drug Abuse unveil a 3-fold spike in drug overdose deaths among pregnant women aged 10 to 44 years between 2018 and 2021, highlighting pervasive barriers like discrimination and stigma hindering access to life-saving treatment.
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A closer look at women's concerns on breast density in clinician discussions
November 27th 2023A study found variations in discussions about breast density based on race and ethnicity, leading researchers to urge enhanced cultural competency and shared decision-making to bridge critical gaps in breast density conversations.
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