Black women in the U.S. were 3.5 times more likely to die during childbirth than white women in 2023
Excessive bleeding, blood vessel blockages and infections are leading causes of maternal deaths.
Black Maternal Deaths Remain High Despite Overall Decline In U.S.
FRIDAY, Feb. 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- While maternal deaths in the U.S. declined in 2023, Black women still died at more ...
Long COVID impacting more than 1 million children: CDC study suggests
A new CDC study published Monday found that more than 1 million children were affected by long COVID in 2023. Higher levels ...
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Black Maternal Mortality Remains a Crisis in D.C. and Nationwide Despite Overall Decline
Black women in the U.S. face the highest maternal mortality rates, with D.C. experiencing a severe crisis with 90% of ...
Report details home mortgage lending disparities in Hamilton County, possible solutions
A new report is looking into solutions to expanding lending to Black and low-income homeowners after a study found Black households are underrepresented in the mortgage lending process.
Maryland sees historic 38% decrease in deadly overdoses, Gov. Moore says
According to data from Maryland's Overdose Data Dashboard, there was a 38% decrease in deadly overdoses reported in Maryland ...
Opinion
Sen. Roger Marshall comes out as racist and sexist with DEI take on D.C. plane crash | Opinion
Following President Trump’s lead, Marshall blames women and minority hiring for tragic crash that killed 67 people.
Emergency room doctors sometimes don't spot migraines in minority children
Kids and teens can also get migraines, but Black and Hispanic children seen in emergency rooms are more likely to have their condition go undiagnosed, new research shows.
Op-Ed: Trump brings Black voters back to GOP
"When you open your heart to patriotism, there is no room for prejudice. The Bible tells us: 'How good and pleasant it is ...