Health May 10

Too many American women die during pregnancy

The Joint Commission, a nonprofit that accredits health care organizations and programs, calls maternal deaths “sentinel” events. “For every woman who dies, there are 50 who are very ill, suffering significant complications of pregnancy, labor and delivery,” Dr. William Callaghan,…

Health Sep 21

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India’s Bias for Boys

In India, aborting a fetus based on its sex is illegal, but the practice is common due to a societal preference for boys.