New York Post

Severe birth defects have become increasingly common as new research points to fentanyl misuse as a new possible cause.

Recently, at least 30 infants across the US have been born with “fetal fentanyl syndrome,” NBC News reported on Friday — a rare condition caused by mothers using the street drug while pregnant. 

“I have identified 20 patients,” Dr. Miguel Del Campo, a medical geneticist and infant addiction specialist at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego told NBC. “I fear that this is not rare, and I fear kids are going unrecognized.”

Fetal fentanyl syndrome was initially defined by geneticists at Nemours Children’s...

Fentanyl exposure in utero causes birth defects — kids ‘not growing or developing’ normally, doctors warn

Kansas State

Over a dozen nurses have announced their pregnancies at one Kansas hospital.

Labor and delivery unit experiences baby boom among its own staff

Fox News

Patients who are taking GLP-1 medications — including Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and others — could face complications during surgery, recent research has shown. Doctors shared cautionary advice.

Ozempic patients may face dangerous risks during surgery, doctors warn

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According to a study published in the Archives of Medical Sciences: Atherosclerotic Disease, heart attack patients with a history of marijuana use have a lower in-hospital mortality rate compared to those without a history of use. For the study, researchers from various institutions, including the Detroit Medical Center-Wayne State University and the Royal Devon University … 
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Study of Nearly 10 Million People Finds Marijuana Linked to Improved Outcomes for Heart Attack Patients, Reduced In-Hospital Mortality

New York City, NY

When the neck pain began, Amani Odom placed a warm compress on it to soothe her muscles. Soon a jolt of pain “shot straight to (her) chest.”. “I immediately shot out of bed and was gasping for air and gripping my chest,” Odom, 27, of New York City, tells TODAY.com. “My partner’s confused. He’s thinking I’m having a panic attack but I’m like, ‘No, this is not an episode. My chest is really tight.’”

Mom, 27, thinks she’s having a heart attack days after giving birth. It was a tear in her aorta

The US Sun

A MUM’S “beautiful” newborn baby died in her arms after she was repeatedly told there was “nothing to worry about.” Louise Martin’s son Joshua was diagnosed with group B strep (GBS) three days after he was born and the infection left to severe complications including brain damage. GBS is the most common cause of infection […]

My ‘beautiful’ newborn baby died in my arms after I was repeatedly told there was ‘nothing to worry about’

High Point, NC

Happily

A baby born at just 24 weeks and weighing one pound, six ounces – and who was so small her ‘nano preemie’ diapers fitted a Barbie doll – was finally able to go home after a 111-day NICU journey.
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Nano Preemie Born at Just 24 Weeks Gets Guard of Honor as They Graduate From NICU

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Former US First Lady Michelle Obama revealed in her memoir she had a miscarriage. UK singer-songwriter and actor Lily Allen has gone on the record about her stillbirth.

Both miscarriage and stillbirth are sadly familiar terms for pregnancy loss. They can be traumatic life events for the prospective parents and family, and their impacts can be long-lasting. But the terms can be confused.

Here are some similarities and differences between miscarriage and stillbirth, and why they matter.

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What’s the difference between miscarriage and stillbirth?

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Tallahassee, FL

Daily Coffee Press

The FBI is investigating the disappearance of a now 13-year-old girl who went missing from Florida last year and has ties to Georgia and Tennessee. A $15,000 reward is being offered to anyone with information that can lead to her location.

FBI Investigating Disappearance of 12-Year-Old Girl Who Has Ties to Georgia

Two premature babies died within weeks of each other after neglect by a hospital, an inquest jury has found. Westminster Coroners’ Court heard Elena Ali and Sunny Parker-Propst were both given sodium nitrite instead of sodium bicarbonate in 2020 while under the care of staff at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.

Babies died after hospital neglect - inquest jury

Straight Arrow News SANcom

More babies are being born with severe birth defects. Scientists believe this increase may be due to fetal fentanyl syndrome.

‘Fetal fentanyl syndrome’: How fentanyl exposure is stunting babies’ development

Menkes syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that impairs the body’s ability to absorb and store copper. The disorder primarily affects infants, and it leads to serious complications and a shortened life span. Menkes syndrome, or Menkes disease, is a rare genetic disorder that causes problems with copper metabolism...

What Is Menkes Syndrome?

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

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NewsNinja

A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

South Carolina State

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

A new bill in Congress would ban weighted sleep products for babies following warnings that the sleepwear is killing infants. Weighted sleep products, including blankets, swaddles and sleep sacks, are similar to mini sleeping bags, but their added weight can calm babies and lull them to sleep faster. The added weight can range from a few ounces to 1.5 pounds. Many parents swear by them.

This infant sleepwear may get banned after babies died

Herbie J Pilato

After being forced to cancel recent tour performances, famed Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash, who just turned 59, shared the tragic news that led to his decision:. The music legend took to social media on July 22, 2024, mentioning the death of his stepdaughter Lucy-Bleu Knight.

Legendary Rock Guitarist Slash Turns 59 and Cancels Tour Amid the Tragic Death of His Stepdaughter

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DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 6, 2024-- ActivePure Medical, a division of AP Sciences Group, LLC, a global provider of cutting-edge, continuous air and surface decontamination technology for healthcare, today announced results from a pioneering study published in the American Journal of Infection Control. The study demonstrates the significant impact of ActivePure Technology in its Induct Guardian Series air decontamination system, showing a 96-99% reduction in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and a 70% decrease in total healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) across two hospitals. 1 This medical-grade, proprietary environmental decontamination technology aims to complement existing infection control measures in hospital settings by providing continuous automated protection. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240806807512/en/ Induct Guardian (Photo: Business Wire)

ActivePure Medical Announces First-Ever Study Demonstrating 96-99% Reduction in MRSA and 70% Decrease in Total Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) in Two Hospitals

A woman who suffered multiple miscarriages has said she was "astonished" to learn that her 12-week pregnancy scan would be delayed by four weeks at the Royal Jubilee Maternity Hospital in Belfast. The Belfast Health Trust confirmed to BBC News NI that there is now a four-week wait for patients...

Pregnant woman's shock at four-week scan delay

Mobile, AL

The Mobile Rundown

[We use AI tools to help us create our content more efficiently, but all data is verified prior to publishing.]. Meet Herron Abney III, affectionately known as "Tripp," a baby who has been defying the odds since his very first breath.

Mobile Baby Born Under 1 Pound Turns One

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Extremely premature babies a gray zone for hospitals: WSJ

Premature babies born at 22 weeks are a \"gray zone\" for hospitals, which must decide whether or not to offer treatment, The Wall Street Journal reported...

Premature babies born at 22 weeks are a "gray zone" for hospitals, which must decide whether or not to offer treatment, The Wall Street Journal reported...

Extremely premature babies a gray zone for hospitals: WSJ

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