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CHS: A Quick Look at Rare Immune Problems and New Gene Clues

July 12, 2026

Three kids were studied because they had lighter skin and a rare immune disorder that can be deadly if not treated early. Doctors first checked their blood for normal immune markers, which came back fine at first glance. They then looked under a microscope at the blood cells and found unusuall

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Unexpected pregnancies in Addis Ababa: What drives the risk?

July 10, 2026

In a busy district of Ethiopia’s capital, many women find themselves pregnant without planning it. A research team looked at why this happens among mothers who visit health centers for prenatal care. They compared 103 women whose pregnancies were unplanned with 197 who expected them, gathering

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Council Bluffs Hospital Shuts Birth Unit, Raising Concerns Over Iowa’s OB/GYN Shortage

July 10, 2026

"The hospital in Council Bluffs will stop its labor and delivery services after August 31, moving patients to Omaha’s CHI Health birth centers. The decision comes amid a broader trend of closures across the state, as providers struggle to keep enough specialists on staff. The move means that pregnan

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Cash help for moms in Flint leads to healthier babies

May 28, 2026

A test in Flint, Michigan gave pregnant women $1, 500 halfway through pregnancy and $500 every month for the first year after birth. No rules told them how to spend it. The results surprised researchers. Premature births dropped. Fewer babies were born too small or needed intensive care right after

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Prenatal Care Gets a Tech Upgrade for Better Teamwork

May 26, 2026

The study explores how to improve pregnancy monitoring in Brazil’s first‑line health centers by using a new data model that works with the Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources, or FHIR, standard. The goal is to let doctors, nurses and other specialists share information smoothly so expectant m

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Childhood Vaccine Gaps in Ethiopia: Why the Poor Miss Out

May 15, 2026

In Ethiopia, many children do not get any routine shots. Researchers looked at data from 2016 to see why poorer families miss vaccinations. They studied nearly two thousand kids aged one to almost two years. A child was called “zero‑dose” if he had not received the first diphtheria, tetanus

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Why some dads in Maluku skip prenatal checkups—and why it matters

May 12, 2026

In the scattered islands of Maluku, Indonesia, having a baby is a team effort—but not every team shows up the same way. Many fathers skip routine prenatal visits, even though their presence could make pregnancy safer for mothers and newborns. The problem isn’t just distance to clinics or rough roads

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Celebrating Moms: What We Do and What We Miss

May 11, 2026

The U. S. plans to honor mothers on a single day, yet the rest of the year can feel less supportive. A survey shows that 88 % of Americans intend to mark Mother’s Day, with many buying gifts or planning parties. Roughly half will give flowers, and a third will send cards. The average gift costs abou

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Menopause Gets Hype, but Pregnancy Care Still Gets Left Behind

April 19, 2026

For years, menopause was treated like a minor inconvenience—something to push aside with a shrug and a fan. Now suddenly, it’s everywhere: celebrities talking about hot flashes, influencers selling hormone "boosters, " and whole industries cashing in on women’s midlife struggles. At first glance, th

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Health Risks in Assam’s Dhubri District

April 13, 2026

In the rural district of Dhubri, researchers gathered data to see how many pregnancies were considered high‑risk and what factors made them so. The team surveyed women who were pregnant or had recently given birth, asking about medical history, nutrition, and access to care. They also checked how we