Health Watch: Preeclampsia affects women in South Florida at higher rate
Preeclampsia, a pregnancy complication, is a serious condition that can happen after the 20th week of pregnancy or after the baby is born.
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Preeclampsia, a pregnancy complication, is a serious condition that can happen after the 20th week of pregnancy or after the baby is born.
The Miami Dade Black Affairs Advisory Board and the Women's Fund come together to tackle the maternal and infant mortality crisis in Black and Brown communities.
According to Forbes, the global fertility tourism market is expected to grow at a rate of 30% over the next seven years.
According to Forbes, the global fertility tourism market is expected to grow at a rate of 30% over the next seven years.
The ban gives DeSantis a key political victory among Republican primary voters
Pregnant women who receive deferrals would be placed on probation until they are incarcerated
The Florida Senate has approved a bill to ban abortions after six weeks.
The singer performed at the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday, displaying her vocal chops and a baby bump.
After overturn of Roe v. Wade, one lawmaker says, "Fathers have obligations, financial and otherwise, during pregnancy."
Pregnant people are at increased risk for severe illness from the coronavirus, which is why doctors recommended they receive the COVID vaccine.
Physicians who terminate pregnancies solely because women don't want children with disabilities could face felony charges under a bill moving through the Florida House.
Welcoming a new baby is typically an exciting time for any family, but a new report finds pregnant women and new moms are struggling with their mental health during the pandemic.
Florida lawmakers could consider a proposal aimed at ensuring employers provide accommodations for pregnant women.
Tens of thousands of moms suffer from life-threatening complications related to pregnancy and childbirth every year.
Pregnancy loss is devastating to expectant parents and carries with it a sense of stigma. Many people hope sharing the story of miscarriage and pregnancy loss could help others experiencing the same tragedy.
If you're one of the growing numbers of women who use weed while pregnant, think twice: A new study found it may increase psychotic-like behaviors in children.
The coronavirus pandemic is creating even more anxiety for women who are expecting. As a result, some mothers are now preparing for the possibility of not having a traditional birth in a hospital.
After the idea passed the House in April but stalled in the Senate, a Republican lawmaker Tuesday began a renewed attempt to require parental consent before minors can have abortions in Florida.
New research reveals a big increase in high blood pressure among pregnant women. The condition can pose a major health risk for both mom and baby.
When Ashleigh and Bliss married, they knew they wanted kids and through what's called "Effortless IVF" they were both able to carry their son.
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 vacation in Cancun almost ended in disaster for a couple from Malibu.
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation says its new "GOOOOOOOOOAL!" campaign is designed to promote condom use in six U.S. cities, including Atlanta, Los Angeles, Miami, and more as FIFA World Cup excitement builds.
The lawsuit calls the event "deeply corrupt" and argues that it seeks to enrich the president and his allies and lacks proper authorization.
Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office investigators say a 38-year-old man exposed himself and masturbated in front of multiple victims before fleeing on an electric scooter.
Sandy Alcantara struck out seven in seven innings of one-run ball, Otto López doubled and tripled, and the Miami Marlins beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1.
Florida has enacted emergency restrictions on animal imports and inspections to keep the flesh-eating New World screwworm out of the state.
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation says its new "GOOOOOOOOOAL!" campaign is designed to promote condom use in six U.S. cities, including Atlanta, Los Angeles, Miami, and more as FIFA World Cup excitement builds.
The lawsuit calls the event "deeply corrupt" and argues that it seeks to enrich the president and his allies and lacks proper authorization.
Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office investigators say a 38-year-old man exposed himself and masturbated in front of multiple victims before fleeing on an electric scooter.
The NEXT Weather team shares expert advice on how to prepare for a potential storm.
Sandy Alcantara struck out seven in seven innings of one-run ball, Otto López doubled and tripled, and the Miami Marlins beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The lawsuit calls the event "deeply corrupt" and argues that it seeks to enrich the president and his allies and lacks proper authorization.
The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee said the timing of the appointment takes FISA Section 702 reauthorization "off the table."
The Treasury Department will use Iranian assets to help U.S. Gulf allies recover from damage caused by Tehran's regime, a source familiar with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's thinking told CBS News.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro argues the U.S. has chosen to align against his government and back forces he identifies as complicit in the drug trade.
As President Trump prepares to watch the New York Knicks take on the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden, officials are planning for a heightened security posture, sources said.
Florida House Speaker Danny Perez denied claims his nomination as U.S. ambassador to Brazil was tied to Florida's recent redistricting effort.
Moskowitz provided CBS News Miami with copies of virulent, antisemitic voicemails his office has received.
Critics argue his plan will decimate cities, counties, and local school districts.
Enrique Tarrio said since President Trump announced the formation of the fund, he has been inundated with calls from others convicted for January 6 related activities.
Commissioners voted to allow the review, saying if that was the only way to move the project - designed to help people with mental illnesses caught in the criminal justice system - then so be it.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
U.S. government plans to open a quarantine center for Americans exposed to Ebola on an air base in Kenya have been temporarily halted by a court order.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
Federal prosecutors have indicted ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on additional charges related to a sports gambling sting.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.