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Cancer is a leading cause of death in the US: Black Americans more likely to die due to healthcare disparities

Cancer is a leading cause of death in the US: Black Americans more likely to die due to healthcare disparities

It’s no secret that cancer is one of the top causes of death in the United States, the second leading killer according to the Center for Disease Control. However, what many don’t know is that African Americans are more likely to die when diagnosed with cancer over any other race. Black women are even more likely to die from cancer when compared to the death rates of black men, along with other races. These deaths by cancer are due to…

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Study suggests umbilical cord milking is safe for infants over 28 weeks: Previous study halted due to brain bleeding

Study suggests umbilical cord milking is safe for infants over 28 weeks: Previous study halted due to brain bleeding

A 2019 umbilical cord milking study was halted due to the high risk of brain bleeding associated with cord milking in preterm infants born under 19 weeks. A new study suggests that umbilical cord milking is safe for infants born after 28 weeks. Dr. Anup Katheria, a researcher and neonatal physician based in San Diego, led both National Institute of Health studies. Umbilical cord milking is the process of gently squeezing the umbilical cord between the index and forefinger, pushing…

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