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Births in the United States Declined in 2023
Declines in birth rates seen for women in age groups 15 to 19 through 35 to 39 years
Impaired Fecundity Rate in Women Unchanged From 2011 to 2019
However, infertility among married women ages 15 to 44 years rose
CDC Launches Online Tool to Help Americans Manage Extreme Heat
Climate change is sending more and more people unprepared for heatwaves to the nation's emergency departments
FDA Urges Public to Use Heimlich Not ‘Anti-Choking’ Devices to Save Lives
Unpacking and figuring out how to use an anti-choking device can waste valuable time, the agency said
Salmonella Linked to Trader Joe’s Fresh Basil Sickens 12
States affected by current recall include Minnesota, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin
High Levels of Pesticides Found in 20 Percent of Fruits, Vegetables
Sixty-five of 100 samples of the most contaminated produce were imported, often originating from Mexico
Reports of Injuries, Deaths Prompt FDA to Recall Heart Failure Devices
Hundreds of injuries and 14 deaths have been linked to the devices
Eli Lilly Says Zepbound Can Ease Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Studies revealed that the medication reduced sleep apnea severity by nearly two-thirds
EPA Issues New Rules to Reduce Airborne Toxins From Chemical Plants
Companies will be required to conduct 'fenceline monitoring' aimed at spotting dangerous chemical leaks
Birth Rate in United States Remained Unchanged From 2021 to 2022
Birth rate decreased for females ages 15 to 19 and 20 to 24 years, increased for women ages 25 to 29, 35 to 44 years
