Overall Preterm Birth Rates in the United States Increased Last Year — And They Rose for Women of Color
+ Infographic text Preterm or premature birth means childbirth before the 37th week of pregnancy. 10.5% of babies in the
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+ Infographic text Preterm or premature birth means childbirth before the 37th week of pregnancy. 10.5% of babies in the
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Read moreBy Gerald Denis, Boston University Rarely does an oncologist closely question a breast cancer patient about their blood glucose, body
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Read moreWe are honored to have Phyllis Greenberger on our team as senior vice president of policy, advocacy and science for
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Read moreBy Brad R. Fulton, Indiana University Centuries of systemic racism and everyday discrimination in the U.S. have left a major
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Read moreBy Paul K. Halverson, IUPUI The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has joined hundreds of cities and counties across
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