Life expectancy has long symbolized human progress, but what happens when that progress slows down or even reverses? Despite ...

Data: Heartland Forward; Chart: Axios Visuals Bentonville's Heartland Forward launched a drive to slash U.S. maternal mortality in half within five years. Why it matters: Maternal deaths in the U.S.

The death rate in the United States returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2024 as Covid-19 fell out of the top 10 leading causes of death, according to a report published Wednesday by the US Centers for ...

Objectives Ventricular septal defect (VSD) is the most common congenital heart defect. Much remains unclear about the ...

Twice-yearly mass distribution of azithromycin to children is a promising intervention to reduce childhood mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. The World Health Organization recommended restricting ...