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US stillbirths and newborn deaths down 11.5%, study says
A recent drop in stillbirths and newborn deaths in the United States might be linked to an increase in term or near-term births, a new study suggests. The study, published Monday in the journal JAMA Pediatrics, looked at more than 99% of US live births and stillbirths between 2007 and 2015 using data from the National Center for Health Statistics of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The data included approximately 34 million live births and 200,000 stillbirths. Full-term births take place in the 39th or 40th week of pregnancy.
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7 Reasons Why You Need CBD in Your Medicine Cabinet
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a cannabinoid chemical found naturally in cannabis (marijuana and hemp) plants. Below are 7 reasons why you should have CBD oil in your medicine cabinet.
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Senators say deal reached on infrastructure proposal as bipartisan agenda faces make-or-break moment
Senators on both sides of the aisle said Wednesday evening there's an agreement with White House officials and 10 senators on a bipartisan infrastructure deal, with senators planning to meet with President Joe Biden at the White House on Thursday to discuss it.
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Why Johnson & Johnson and others are investing in this burgeoning Black-owned haircare company
Infinite Looks, Inc., founder Keenan Beasley wants to help Black women who love working out hit the gym without worrying about "sweating out their edges."
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Think Outside the Oven this Holiday Season
When most families think of holiday cooking, they typically picture baked goods and time spent in the kitchen near the oven. This year, you can take your seasonal meal prep outdoors with cooking methods often overlooked during the winter: grilling and smoking.
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Painting stolen by mobsters returned to owner after more than 50 years, FBI says
A painting older than the US Constitution was returned to its rightful owner this month – more than 50 years after being stolen by mobsters, the FBI said in a news release.
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Biden says new Omicron variant is 'cause for concern, not a cause for panic'
President Joe Biden on Monday said the new Omicron coronavirus variant is "a cause for concern, not a cause for panic," as federal health officials brace for the first cases of the new variant to be detected in the US.
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From 2005 to 2012, the rate of calls to poison control centers about dietary supplements increased by almost 50%, and most of the exposures were …
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The Caldor Fire burns on both sides of the US-50 11 miles from the Meyers neighborhood in South Lake Tahoe. Mandatory Credit: Andy Barron/RGJ/USA Today …
Published on August 30, 2021
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Kelp is on the way: Why we should all be eating seaweed
When most of us read the words "plant-based diet," we tend to think of foods such as kale salads and grain bowls or trendy meat replacements. But there is one nonmeat option that's gaining traction as the newest superfood: seaweed.
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DMX, birth name of Earl Simmons, has died at 50, his family announced in a statement on April 9. He is seen here in 2016. …
Published on April 9, 2021
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(L-R) Annual Houston Humanitarian Awards and RAK Day Founders David and Treveia Dennis with 2022 Humanitarian Awards Honoree Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson Photo: Boost 1 …
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American Express CEO Kenneth Chenault to Join Facebook, 1st African-American to Sit on FB’s Board of Directors
Facebook has named one of the nation’s most prominent black corporate leaders, American Express‘Kenneth Chenault, to its board of directors.
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Warm Up Fall Meals with Wine
Fall is the perfect time to welcome warm, robust flavors to your kitchen as well as your wine glass. With its bold, spicy, dark fruit flavors, cabernet sauvignon is a perfect wine for crisp fall weather.
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Biden administration to resume fast-track deportation procedure for migrant families
The Biden administration is planning to speed up deportations for some migrant families who cross the US-Mexico border, the Department of Homeland Security said Monday.
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The US Preventive Services Task Force on Tuesday lowered the recommended age to start screening for colon and rectal cancers from 50 to 45. Mandatory …
Published on May 18, 2021
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5 things for March 26: March for Our Lives, Stormy Daniels, Russia mall fire
Ever wanted to see the Northern Lights ... from an Arctic cabin ... on a sled? Now's your chance. And here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Gov. Dolph Briscoe Jr. Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership Program graduates 24
The most recent Gov. Dolph Briscoe Jr. Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership graduates are set to tackle some of the most challenging agricultural issues affecting Texas and the nation after completing a two-year program aimed at preparing them for local, state and national service.
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Kenneth Cole Re-Platforms Legacy Commerce Cloud Software to Nogin Intelligent Commerce
Iconic global brand leverages Nogin's innovative Commerce-as-a-Service approach to optimize online store performance, add AI and decrease costs. Move reflects Nogin's strong track record with brands in fashion, CPG, beauty, health and wellness.
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Taste Kitchen + Bar will be donating 50% of all sales on Wednesday, April 17, to support fundraising efforts for Julie Gray (left), who is …
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