The birth rate has dropped to a historic low, decreasing by 3% since 2022, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported in April.
Click the article below to get experts' take on the shift. (iStock) FAMILY DOWNSIZING – As the birth rate in America has dropped to a historic low, experts offer theories on why more adults are opting out of having kids. Continue reading.
.. ‘ALARMING TREND’ – 17 cancer types are more common in Gen X and millennials, a new study finds.
An oncologist provides guidance on ways to reduce the risk. Continue reading..
. PRICE OF FREEDOM – After Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and American veteran Paul Whelan were released from Russia on Thursday in a large prisoner swap, experts say they may struggle with the effects of trauma. Continue reading.
.. Former prisoners Paul Whelan, left, and Evan Gershkovich, right, were released from Russia on Aug.
2, 2024. (Getty Images) THE ART OF LISTENING – A new Gallup poll finds that teens most want to vent to their parents about their stresses, but don't necessarily want advice. Continue reading.
.. OZEMPIC AND OPERATIONS – Patients who are taking GLP-1 medications for diabetes and obesity could face risks during surgery, doctors warn.
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EARLY DETECTION – The FDA has approved a new blood test that can screen for colon cancer in routine health care settings. Experts weigh in on the potential impact for patients. Continue reading.
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