Health

Fetal mortality rate 5.73 per 1,000 live births in 2021 in U.S.

2021 saw a fetal mortality rate of 5.73 fetal deaths per 1,000 live births, which was essentially unchanged from 5.74 in 2020, according to the July 26 National Vital Statistics Reports, a publication from the U.S. Centers ...

Immunology

Protein found to protect females against obesity

Associated with poorer mental health outcomes and reduced quality of life, obesity is on the rise in the United States. Currently, more than 30% of American adults are classified as obese. A risk factor for several diseases, ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Female athletes and sports injuries: Psychology matters

If the goal of sports medicine is to promote sports participation, the state of an injured athlete's musculoskeletal system is part of a larger puzzle. In fact, a growing body of research suggests that psychological factors ...

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