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IMSS orders audit of infant deaths in Guadalajara — Mexico News Daily
17+ hour, 44+ min ago (213+ words) The Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) has ordered an independent clinical audit following the deaths of newborns in the intensive care unit of the Western National Medical Center in Guadalajara, Jalisco. At least eight infants have died there since March,…...
“Rural Texas will never be left behind.” - Governor Abbott
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (393+ words) JASPER, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott and State Representative Hillary Hickland addressed those gathered Wednesday afternoon for the dedication of the Dr. Ron A. McMurray MediPlex in Jasper. McMurray’s daughter, state Rep. Hillary Hickland, addressed the gathering and reflected on her…...
Governors push for action on maternal, newborn death reviews
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (389+ words) The Council of Governors (CoG) has called for stronger accountability in county health systems, with a focus on turning maternal and newborn death reviews into practical measures to prevent avoidable deaths. The call was made during a pre-conference side event…...
Texas leads the nation in phobia search rates, with Trypophobia being the most-searched fear
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (137+ words) Worried man looking at computer There are a lot of things to be scared of in this world, and Texas is leading the nation in searching them on the internet. New research compiled by the THC drink brand BudPop found…...
State Rep. Vikki Goodwin urges Texas maternity health report be released before December 1 deadline
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (439+ words) LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Representative Vikki Goodwin is the democratic nominee for Texas lieutenant governor in the November midterm election. One of her main concerns is getting a new maternal health report out. “The goal is for us to use that…...
Dads are dying after their kids are born, and almost no one is tracking it
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (984+ words) Maternal mortality has become widely recognized as an urgent public health problem in the United States, although it took decades for the issue to receive sustained attention. The deaths of fathers, however, have attracted far less scrutiny. Research has shown…...
A ‘Politically Motivated Cover-Up’: Why the State’s Maternal Death Report Was Pushed Until After Midterms
4+ day, 59+ min ago (753+ words) Advocates and lawmakers warn the state healthy agency's decision to delay releasing the annual report will further harm women—and make it harder to enact necessary laws in 2027. October 7, 2026, 9:27 AM, CDT Mary Tuma is a staff writer for the Observer…...
Ridgeland board approves restarting fluoride in water supply
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (271+ words) RIDGELAND, Miss. (WLBT) - The Ridgeland board voted 5-4 to approve restarting sodium fluoride in the public water supply during a meeting Tuesday night. Before the final vote, some board members raised concerns about the product. Some members suggested tabling the item…...
As prediction markets spread in Texas, therapists warn about gambling addictions
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (150+ words) The Speaker of the Texas House and the Lt. Governor both issued a list of topics different committees will study in the months ahead to hit the ground running in January. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan highlights some topics that stood…...
Texas comptroller moves to eliminate taxes on medical records
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (228+ words) AUSTIN, Texas - A proposed rule change could mean Texans will no longer have to pay a tax to view their medical records. Texas Comptroller Don Huffines signed an executive order on Tuesday to end taxes on charges for accessing electronic…...