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 federal judge just blocked a Trump administration move to limit the amount of federal loans nursing students can borrow, but medical students aren't off the hook yet.
Three weeks after Mayor Mary Sheffield launched the initiative, new funding from the Ballmer Group and United Way for Southeastern Michigan is making summer camps free for Detroit families.
Former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was released on bond Tuesday, one day after a judge set a $1 million bond in connection with a robbery and kidnapping in Florida.
But parks officials say excessive heat can create dangerous conditions, especially for workers who spend hours outdoors.
The Detroit City Council voted to extend its ShotSpotter contract by just over $2 million, giving police nine months to evaluate other gunshot detection systems before returning with a long-term recommendation.
An extreme heat warning for Southeast Michigan takes effect at noon today. Here's what you need to know about dealing with such conditions.
Southeast Michigan residents who lack access to air conditioning are welcome at designated cooling centers during this week's heat wave.
A federal judge just blocked a Trump administration move to limit the amount of federal loans nursing students can borrow, but medical students aren't off the hook yet.
Three weeks after Mayor Mary Sheffield launched the initiative, new funding from the Ballmer Group and United Way for Southeastern Michigan is making summer camps free for Detroit families.
Former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was released on bond Tuesday, one day after a judge set a $1 million bond in connection with a robbery and kidnapping in Florida.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
National Detroit-style Pizza Day is June 23, a date tied to a dish that traces its roots to a Detroit neighborhood bar and a Sicilian family recipe from 1946.
Crews have been preparing all morning, getting everything ready for the show just after 10 p.m.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
A federal judge just blocked a Trump administration move to limit the amount of federal loans nursing students can borrow, but medical students aren't off the hook yet.
Three U.S. egg producers will be required to provide 53 million eggs to food banks and to pay a $3.3 million financial penalty.
The typical non-homeowner household earns about $7,000 less than what's needed to buy an entry-level home, according to LendingTree.
The Supreme Court agreed to take up challenges to so-called assault-weapons bans in Cook County, Illinois, and Connecticut.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
DaVita says its Novi dialysis center will resume patient services July 2 after third-party reviews of equipment and water quality found no problems, as a state investigation into a patient death and multiple hospitalizations continues.
Officials say the source of the infection is currently unknown. The department did not say how many cases were confirmed in the county.
With dangerously hot temperatures expected in Southeast Michigan this week, doctors at DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital are urging people to take precautions to avoid heat-related illness.
A Detroit grandmother dedicated to honoring her daughter's memory needs the public's help. After starting a transportation business to support her family, her vehicle is breaking down and she needs a new one to continue the service.
State officials have taken over the investigation into one death and hospitalizations among patients who received dialysis treatment in Southeast Michigan.
Former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was released on bond Tuesday, one day after a judge set a $1 million bond in connection with a robbery and kidnapping in Florida.
Casey Mize matched a career high with 10 strikeouts over seven innings and the Tigers capitalized on shoddy defense by the slumping Yankees in a 7-3 victory Monday night.
Dusty May's only dream growing up was coaching high school basketball in his home state of Indiana.
The Detroit Lions announced they have released cornerback Terrion Arnold hours after he appeared in court in connection with a robbery and kidnapping case in Florida.
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was given a $1 million bond in Florida, where he faces multiple felony charges related to an alleged robbery and kidnapping incident.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
New limits on how much medical students can borrow in federal student loans will go into effect on July 1.
A Michigan judge has temporarily blocked prediction market platform Kalshi from allowing residents to place sports bets online for the next two weeks.
The prosecution has rested its case in the election fraud trial against a Hamtramck city councilman.
This week's rising temperatures in Southeast Michigan have a lot of people using their air conditioning units. DTE says it's all hands on deck, and they've done everything they can to prepare for the spike of usage.
Police and detectives are investigating a homicide scene near Gilchrest Street and Middlebelt Road in Farmington Hills.