U.S. maternal mortality hit six-decade high blamed largely on COVID
The rate at which women — particularly Black and Hispanic women — die while pregnant, during or soon after childbirth in the U.S. was a concern even before the pandemic.
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The rate at which women — particularly Black and Hispanic women — die while pregnant, during or soon after childbirth in the U.S. was a concern even before the pandemic.
The singer performed at the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday, displaying her vocal chops and a baby bump.
Kylie McDevitt will be 38 weeks pregnant when the big game gets underway.
The rate of premature birth in the United States is climbing, according to the infant and maternal health nonprofit March of Dimes.
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Smoking even one cigarette a day during pregnancy can double the chance of sudden unexpected death for your baby, according to a new study analyzing over 20 million births, including over 19,000 unexpected infant deaths.
Women and their babies face health risks when there's less that 12 months between the birth of one child and the conception of the next, according to a new study.
In Bucks County, Pennsylvania, prosecutors are arguing that 30-year-old Samantha Jones killed her 11-week-old son, R.J., by breastfeeding while using drugs.
A new report from the CDC has revealed a troubling surge in opioid use among pregnant women.
Elizabeth Eden was headed to St. Joseph Medical Center on April 4 and had a poppy seed bagel for breakfast before going into labor.
A new blood test is showing promising results for helping pregnant women know if they are at risk of a premature birth.
U.S. birth rates declined last year for women in their teens, 20s and — surprisingly — their 30s, leading to the fewest babies in 30 years.
Australian researchers have concluded that the amount of fruit and fast food in a diet can significantly affect the time it takes for a woman to become pregnant.
A puzzling study of U.S. pregnancies found that women who had miscarriages between 2010 and 2012 were more likely to have had back-to-back annual flu shots that included protection against swine flu.
An Oakland County woman has been cleared to seek financial damages for the emotional distress of knowing she would deliver a child with Down syndrome.
State health officials will start conducting diagnostic tests for the Zika virus and similar mosquito-borne diseases.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the Zika virus is scarier than initially thought and they need additional funding to fight it.
"Need a bun in the oven? We can help," the website claims.
A pregnancy discrimination case is in front of the Supreme Court and its outcome could affect women across the country. A former UPS worker says she was forced into taking unpaid leave when she became pregnant.
The Catholic nuns who operate a metro Detroit school plan to re-examine policies regarding the decision to fire a gay teacher after she became pregnant.
A former chemistry teacher at a metro Detroit Catholic high school says she was fired after becoming pregnant in a gay marriage.
They played a married couple on the big screen, and now they're married in real life. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie tied the knot Saturday in France.
Simon & Schuster author Linda Geddes explores and debunks common baby and pregnancy myths here.
A supplement moms-to-be can take during their pregnancy may help make their babies stronger as they grow.
Researchers examined more than 8,000 children who were born to nurses.
A man who was extradited to Michigan from Georgia in March 2025 for sexually assaulting a minor in 2008 has been found guilty.
A three-person Michigan lottery club plans to travel and invest after winning a $1 million Powerball prize.
Ninety-two years ago, historians say, the state of Michigan experienced its coldest recorded temperature.
One man died as the result of a head-on traffic collision Sunday in Washtenaw County, the Michigan State Police reported.
A house fire in Jackson resulted in two young children killed and two adults injured, firefighters say.
Police in Detroit are investigating after they say a woman was found dead on a street on the city's north side Sunday evening.
Police and loved ones are looking for a 25-year-old Wyandotte, Michigan, man who family says was declared missing on Friday.
Ninety-two years ago, historians say, the state of Michigan experienced its coldest recorded temperature.
A man who was extradited to Michigan from Georgia in March 2025 for sexually assaulting a minor in 2008 has been found guilty.
More than a dozen passionate Washington Township residents stood on a bridge near 26 Mile Road to raise awareness about a proposed data center on Sunday.
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots Sunday to win the 2026 Super Bowl.
Republicans and Democrats in Congress are locked in a standoff over reforming the nation's immigration enforcement operation as a deadline to reach a resolution and fund the Department of Homeland Security approaches.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the Milano Cortina Games, is in stable condition after her crash.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots Sunday to win the 2026 Super Bowl.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
Savannah Guthrie's mom, Nancy Guthrie, was reported missing Feb. 1, and authorities have still not identified a possible suspect or person of interest.
A 19-year-old man has been rescued after a parking garage partially collapsed in Dearborn, Michigan, on Friday night, according to authorities.
Police in Detroit are investigating after they say a woman was found dead on a street on the city's north side Sunday evening.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
The agriculture specialists at U.S. Customs and Border Protection have an important role ahead of Valentine's Day: checking more than 100,000 tons of imported flowers to make sure that no pests have stowed away among the blooms. CBS News has this report.