Mothers who give birth to premature babies are at nearly TWICE the risk of dying early compared to other women, study finds An Icahn School of Medicine study reviewed records on more than two million women Swedish who gave birth between 1973 and 2015 Women who delivered before they were 37 weeks pregnant were 1.7 … Read more
Hospital emergency rooms, hallways and even children’s hospitals around the world flooded with coronavirus patients as the pandemic engulfed much of the world this year. But doctors at several hospitals scattered across the globe noticed that one ward of their facilities was conspicuously quiet: the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Usually busy with medical staff … Read more
Elderly people are being encouraged to engage in daily exercise, such as a daily walk or bike ride, to reduce the likelihood of premature death. Scientists found that physical activity levels are directly correlated with lower risk of death from all causes. Over a ten-year period, thousands of people aged between 65 and 84 were … Read more
Union chiefs have today hit out at reports that the government could look to re-open primary schools in England as early as June 1 and warned decision makers they face losing the confidence of head teachers and staff if plans are rushed. Kevin Courtney, General Secretary of the National Education Union, the largest teachers’ trade … Read more
Adding 10 percent more tree cover in Philadelphia could prevent 403 premature deaths a year and generate $4billion in new economic activity, new study finds A new study calculated the benefits of adding more trees to Philadelphia The team found that increasing the tree canopy 10 percent could save 403 lives A healthier population would … Read more
A baby who weighed a tiny 1lb 9oz after being born at just 24 weeks and three days is finally home. River Willis arrived on July 27 last year via emergency C-section after his mother Cara Willis’ placenta came away from the wall of her womb – putting both their lives at risk. The newborn … Read more