MORTALITY RATES

Sep 19 2024HEALTH

The Hidden Truth Behind Breast Cancer Death Rates

Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer women can develop. However, what's often overlooked is the stark reality that Black women are more likely to die from this disease than their white counterparts. According to a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, Black w

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Sep 16 2024HEALTH

Lowcountry Hope: A Community's Fight Against Infant and Maternal Mortality

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

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Sep 15 2024HEALTH

Fixing Britain's Broken Healthcare System: A Matter of Reform or Ruin

Britain's state-funded National Health Service (NHS) is on life support, with years of neglect and mismanagement taking its toll on the nation's health. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has sounded the alarm, warning that the NHS must "reform or die" to address the crisis. But what went wrong, and can th

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