2020 to 2021 Saw Nonsignificant Decline in Perinatal Mortality Rate
Late fetal mortality rate was essentially unchanged, while early neonatal mortality rate decreased 4 percent
Smoking Outcomes Worse for Minority Adults Versus White Adults
Despite lower overall smoking rates, minority adults have higher smoking-related health care spending and chronic diseases
SABCS: Younger Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Patients Can Avoid Adjuvant RT
Very low risk for recurrence seen for postmenopausal women aged 50 to 69 years who did not receive radiotherapy after breast-conserving surgery
Biden Menthol Cigarette Ban Delayed Amid Political Pushback
The delay, which was posted Wednesday, now says officials plan to finalize rules to put the ban in place in March
White House Looks to Curb Big Pharma’s Sky-High Drug Prices
If a drug is too expensive, the Biden administration will use federal law to grant patent licenses to rival pharma companies
Prediction Model for Invasive Breast Cancer Improved With Additional Risk Factors
Body mass index was associated with largest improvement in estimated risk for individual women
2018 to 2021 Saw Increase in Pregnancy-Linked Drug OD Mortality Ratios
Mortality ratio increased about threefold for pregnant and postpartum women aged 35 to 44 years
Earlier Age at Menarche Raises Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Additionally, among women with diabetes, earlier age at menarche tied to increased stroke risk
Many Patients of Color Expect and Prepare for Unfair Health Care
In a recent survey, 55 percent of Black respondents said they believe they must be careful about their appearance to get fair treatment in doctors' offices
Maternal Depressive Symptoms Linked to Slower Fetal Growth
Higher score of depressive symptoms in mothers linked to slower growth in critical rapid growth stage before delivery