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Do weighted blankets help you sleep better? Here’s what to know
NEW YORK (AP) — Rhonda James was skeptical when her husband ordered a weighted blanket for her online. But five minutes after she wrapped it around her body, she zonked out.
“It felt like a really big hug,” said James, a banker in…
Maternal mortality review panels are in the spotlight. Here’s what they do
Efforts to reduce the nation's persistently high maternal mortality rates involve state panels of experts that investigate and learn from each mother's death.
The panels — called maternal mortality review committees — usually do their work…
Prenatal blood test can sometimes hint at cancer in moms-to-be
Many moms-to-be opt for blood tests during pregnancy to check for fetal disorders such as Down syndrome. In rare instances, these tests can reveal something unexpected — hints of a hidden cancer in the woman.
In a study of 107 pregnant…
