In South Asia, where countries have often struggled with high maternal mortality rates, Sri Lanka stands out for its relatively low numbers of maternal … Continue reading “Sri Lanka’s low maternal mortality rate represents ‘success story’”
A new STAT-Harvard poll finds bipartisan support for new federal guidelines advising physicians to give patients with acute pain no more than a three-day … Continue reading “Broad support for limiting opioid painkiller prescriptions”
Pregnant women who follow government seafood recommendations may be exposing their babies to too much toxic mercury, according to a new report from the … Continue reading “Pregnant women may get too much mercury by following U.S. seafood advice”
Earthquakes or floods can wipe out infrastructure—including health care facilities, when they’re needed more than ever. Given the risks to public health in the … Continue reading “Preventive measures key in planning for disasters”
A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 12.6 million deaths each year—nearly one in four—are caused by environmental hazards such … Continue reading “Unhealthy environment blamed for quarter of deaths worldwide”
Despite medical, technological, and educational advances in the U.S. over the last 50 years, the longevity gap between the rich and poor continues to … Continue reading “Longevity gap between rich and poor expanding”
Some of the riskiest biological experiments—which have been effectively banned for the last 18 months—could be allowed again if a group of experts agrees … Continue reading “Ban on hazardous virus experiments could be lifted”
Most of the presidential candidates’ economic proposals are bad, although a few have some merit, according to a panel of economists contacted by NPR’s … Continue reading “Evaluating presidential candidates’ economic proposals”
A whistle-blower who alleges that medicines made in India are unsafe is now suing the Indian government to force it to better regulate its … Continue reading “Safety of ‘Made in India’ medicines questioned”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) may have underestimated the number of obese adults in the U.S. in its 2013 Obesity Prevalence … Continue reading “CDC may have underestimated prevalence of obesity in U.S.”