Buncombe County has a new plan to make life better for everyone. This plan is called the 2030 Strategic Plan. It covers six big areas: growth, money, schools, health, safety, and nature. The plan was made with help from experts and the community. The county wants to build more homes and fix old ones. They also want to create more green spaces. They aim to add 3. 5 m...
In Bangladesh, a major health issue is the high number of babies dying before their first birthday. There are 38 deaths for every 1, 000 babies born alive. This is a serious problem. Young mothers, those who are teenagers, face extra health dangers. These risks affect both the mother and the baby. This is true all over the world. However, the specific effects o...
The United States faces a serious issue with the number of babies dying before their first birthday. This problem is not new, but it is getting worse. In fact, the US ranks behind many other developed countries in this area. This is a big deal and needs attention. The numbers are clear. For every 1, 000 babies born, about 5. 6 do not make it to their first birth...
Climate change is making extreme weather events like droughts and floods happen more often and with greater force. This is a big problem, especially in Africa. Africa is super vulnerable to these changes. It's also where a lot of the world's young children die. This is why scientists have been looking into how droughts affect babies. They wanted to see if drough...
Switzerland, known for its top-tier healthcare system, still grapples with high neonatal and infant mortality rates compared to other wealthy nations. This raises crucial questions about what could be causing these discrepancies. Let's take a closer look at these rates between 2011 and 2018. A long-term nationwide study aims to shed light on these issues. The researc...
You might have heard about cot death, also known as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). It's a scary term for parents. But what is it exactly? Cot death happens when an apparently healthy baby suddenly dies during sleep, usually in their cot. Doctors don't know the exact cause, but they've found some things that might help reduce the risk. One thing that scientists...
Imagine trying to figure out how many babies might pass away. This is crucial for planning healthcare services. The number can change based on things like the baby's gender, where they live, or their parents' background. Sometimes, local predictions don't match national ones, which can cause problems when dividing resources. Scientists came up with a clever solution...
Infant and maternal mortality rates in South Carolina are still above the national average, despite a decrease in 2021. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reports that over 300 infants died in 2022, with birth defects, premature birth, and sudden infant death syndrome being the leading causes. The statistics are even more alarming when ...
Did you know that bats are more than just spooky Halloween decorations? These flying mammals play a vital role in our ecosystems, especially for farmers. A single bat can eat thousands of insects per night - think of them as nature's pest control squad! But recently, a fungal disease called white-nose syndrome has been attacking bat colonies across North America with...
A new study published in Science has stunned researchers by revealing a surprising link between bat die-offs, increased pesticide use, and rising infant mortality rates. The findings, authored by environmental economist Eyal Frank of the University of Chicago, show how the loss of a keystone species can have far-reaching consequences for human health. In 2006, a fu...