Pregnant women in the United States face a serious and growing danger from gun violence, according to a new study that examined thousands of homicides nationwide.

Researchers looked at more than 7,000 homicides of women between the ages of 15 and 49. The review, which spanned from 2018 to 2021, found that pregnant women had a 37% higher ri... Full Page

The Trump administration has directed U.S. visa officers to consider chronic health conditions such as obesity, heart disease, diabetes, cancer and mental health disorders when deciding whether to approve a foreigner’s entry into the country.

The directive was shared with U.S. embassies and consulates in a Nov. 6 cable from Secretary... Full Page

Listening to your favorite singers may do more than lift your mood — it could also protect your brain.

A new study from Australian researchers found that older adults who regularly listened to music had a 39% lower risk of developing dementia compared to those who didn’t make music a part of their daily lives.

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A growing number of desperate cancer survivors are turning to crowdfunding to help pay for their treatment and living expenses, a new study says.

However, only 1 in 9 campaigns reached their fundraising goals, calling into question how much help they really provided, researchers reported in the November issue of the Journal of the Nati... Full Page