By some estimates, for every 1,000 babies born in the United States, there are six to eight babies who suffer a birth injury during the process. While many infants overcome birth injuries, others are left with permanent ones requiring families to face not only emotional…
A new Florida law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis gives women who need a cesarean section another option besides having the surgery performed in a hospital. The law, recognized by the Florida Senate as SB 1016, makes way for doctors to perform the procedure in…
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Having a baby should be an exciting and joyful time, but when a birth injury causes cerebral palsy (CP), the lives of the child and parents are forever changed. The costs and emotional impact of caring for a child with the condition can be overwhelming…
Welcoming a baby into the world should be an exciting and happy experience, and a little nerve-wracking. Great trust is placed in the hands of the medical professionals involved in the development and birth of your baby, but sometimes, mistakes are made and medical providers…
Pregnancy complications can be debilitating, but many women find comfort in knowing that symptoms often can go away after childbirth. However, new research has found that the effects may be longer-lasting than experts had previously realized. A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine determined that…
There is an ongoing debate involving the high rate of deaths of pregnant women during labor and delivery in this country. In September, the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics released a report on the United States maternal death rates. The researchers reported that the…
A tragedy is unfolding in Baltimore following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge earlier this week. A 948-foot-long cargo vessel bound for Sri Lanka lost power and collided with the bridge, causing it to crumble around 1:30 a.m. on March 26. The ship’s…
Currently, 24 states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana. Another 14 states now allow the drug for medical uses (requiring a medical card issued by the state). In 2021, the state of Virginia passed a law that allows adults to legally possess up to…
Lake Mary, FL – A shocking incident has unfolded at Lake Mary High School as Richard Colon, a 55-year-old teacher and assistant coach, was arrested Thursday afternoon, October 3, 2024, following allegations of misconduct with a student. Colon holds positions of a Social Studies teacher…
Solano County, CA – A man was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Monday morning, September 30, 2024, on Interstate 680, according to ABC10. The accident occurred around 3:20 AM when the vehicle, traveling southbound at a high speed, veered off the road north of…
