Minority Women at Higher Risk for Severe Maternal Morbidity
Higher risk for problems seen among black women, women with other health conditions
High Circulating Prolactin Level Inversely Linked to T2DM Risk
Inverse link for total plasma prolactin, type 2 diabetes risk was not altered by menopausal status
Global Rates of Cesarean Section on the Rise Since 2000
Articles discuss effects of C-section on health of mothers and children, interventions to reduce use
Violent Video Games Tied to Physical Aggression
Meta-analysis included multiple ages, nationalities, ethnicities
15- and 18-Month, 4-Year Well-Child Visits Most Often Missed
Opportunities for developmental, school readiness screenings may be missed
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Multicomponent Intervention Can Reduce Sitting Time at Work
Reduction in sitting time over short, medium, long terms; positive change in work-related health
Flu Vaccine Cuts Hospitalization Rates in Pregnant Women
Flu-related hospitalizations cut by 40 percent over six flu seasons
Nine Cases of Polio-Like Illness Suspected in Children in Illinois
Five possible cases reported in Washington state; 14 confirmed cases reported in Colorado
On a Given Day, 36.6 Percent of U.S. Adults Eat Fast Food
The percentage of adults consuming fast food varies with age, income, and race/ethnicity
Higher Perceived Stress Linked to Lower Fecundability in Women
Higher female stress scores -- but not male scores -- associated with slight drops in fecundability
