"The Day Ahead" is taking a look at the alarming statistics behind maternal and infant mortality rates in the U.S. and what is being done to address the ongoing health risks mothers and babies face.
Maternal Mortality Rates Are Higher In U.S. Than Many Other Countries
Despite being one of the most powerful countries in the world, the U.S. fares worse in pregnancy-related deaths than other developed countries.
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Posted: 10:54 a.m. EDT Jul 10, 2018
Arnold Schwarzenegger reveals he got a pacemaker
The former Governor of California hopes his story will give others the courage to face their health battles and feel less alone.
FDA warns popular pain-relief creams may pose dangerous health risks
The products in question contain high levels of lidocaine, and are typically used to alleviate some of the pain associated with cosmetic procedures.
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Health experts concerned over Supreme Court restricting abortion pill
Experts warn that if the Supreme Court rules against the FDA and the makers of the drug mifepristone, it will hurt patients the most.
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Dethroned crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried to be sentenced Thursday
Prosecutors have recommended a prison sentence of 40 to 50 years after Bankman-Fried was convicted of fraud and conspiracy.
Robotic police dog shot multiple times, helped avoid bloodshed
Roscoe was part of the Massachusetts bomb squad and was shot several times while responding to an armed individual barricaded in a home.
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Roadblocks in funding to rebuild collapsed Baltimore bridge
The Francis Scott Key Bridge took five years and $60 million to build in 1970, but will cost considerably more to rebuild this time around.