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Black, rural women at the gravest risk from pregnancy miss out on maternal health aid

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As maternal mortality skyrockets in the United States, a federal program created to improve rural maternity care has bypassed Black mothers, who are at the highest risk of complications and death related to pregnancy.

The grant-funded initiative, administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration, began rolling out four years ago and, so far, has budgeted nearly $32 million to provide access and care for thousands of mothers and babies nationwide — for example, Hispanic women along the Rio Grande or Indigenous mothers in Minnesota.

KFF Health News found that none of the sites funded by the agency serves mothers

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Freeze-dried feces pills called ‘crapsule’ to be taken by patients in clinical trial

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A tiny plastic toilet is surrounded by pills and tablets.

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Keeping up with all the latest in health news can be a crapshoot. Luckily, we’ve got you covered. Here are the most headline-grabbing stories this week from Yahoo News partners.

‘“Crapsules” … may offer new hope for patients’

A clinical trial funded by the United Kingdom’s National Institute for Health and Care Research is testing whether pills made from the freeze-dried poop of healthy people could help those with advanced liver disease, Sky News reported.

Individuals with cirrhosis — a condition involving severe scarring and damage to the liver — have higher levels of “bad” gut bacteria

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Missouri governor signs bill banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors, some adults

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.

Transgender minors and some adults in Missouri will soon be banned from accessing puberty blockers, hormones and gender-affirming surgeries under a bill signed Wednesday by the state’s Republican governor.

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Beginning Aug. 28, Missouri health care providers won’t be able to prescribe those gender-affirming treatments for teens and children. Most adults will still have access to transgender health care under the law, but Medicaid won’t cover it.

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Gender-affirming surgeries for inmates and prisoners will be outlawed.

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The law is set to expire in 2027 as part of a Republican compromise with Senate Democrats.

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Gov.

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Congestive Heart Failure: Excessive Sodium Restriction is Dangerous

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June 1, 2023 · 7:00 AM

From DailyMail:

Salt has long been seen as enemy number one for people with heart problems, with doctors telling patients to cut down on the amount of sodium they consume.

But new research suggests that restricting salt too much may actually raise the risk of an early death in heart failure patients.

Their work builds upon a growing body of research that posits the benefits of cutting out salt to this subset of patients may be overblown.

And the findings could mean a more exciting diet for more than six million Americans with heart

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Here’s how to keep the garden thriving with chemistry

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Healthy plants are the most critical component of a thriving garden. And one of the best ways to keep them that way is to make sure your soil’s pH level suits their needs.

Every plant requires a specific soil pH range within which it can best absorb essential nutrients. Because the optimal range is different for each plant, gardeners should learn the pH requirements of each one.

For example, carnations require a pH range of 6.7-6.9; turfgrasses, 6.3-6.8; tomatoes, 6.2-6.8; rhododendrons and azaleas, 4.5-6; blueberries, 4.5-5.5.

WHAT’S pH?

Soil pH indicates the degree of acidity or alkalinity of the soil,

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Trump slammed for congratulating Kim Jong-un

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Donald Trump is under fire from Republicans for complimenting North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un after his country was admitted to the World Health Organization’s Executive Board.

“Congratulations to Kim Jung Un!” the former president wrote on Truth Social, misspelling his name while sharing news of the admission.

The post drew immediate condemnation from GOP presidential candidates and state party leaders.

“Kim Jong Un starves his own people,” Mr Trump’s former UN ambassador and 2024 opponent Nikki Haley said on Twitter.

“It’s a total farce that North Korea has a leading role at the World Health Organization.”

Georgia Governor Brian

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Do Canadians need to worry?

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A new study found that many types of contact lenses contain toxic 'forever chemicals.' (Photo via Getty Images)

A new study found that many types of contact lenses contain toxic ‘forever chemicals.’ (Photo via Getty Images)

This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Contact a qualified medical professional before engaging in any physical activity, or making any changes to your diet, medication or lifestyle.

For people with imperfect vision, contact lenses are an easy way to see the world with greater clarity.

They also allow for more natural vision, and are a welcome alternative when playing sports or working in high-speed environments.

However, according to a

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HELUNA HEALTH AND CARTOONIST LALO ALCARAZ PARTNER TO BRING VITAL HEALTH MESSAGES TO COMMUNITIES

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Published: Apr. 27, 2023 at 10:00 AM EDT|Updated: 39 minutes ago

LOS ANGELES, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Award-winning Artist/Director Lalo Alcaraz and non-profit population health leader, Heluna Health, announce a collaboration to raise awareness and promote action for birth equity and community health.

Heluna Health enhances the health, wellness and resilience of every community we serve.
Heluna Health enhances the health, wellness and resilience of every community we serve.(PRNewswire)

“Joining forces with Heluna Health, we can affect many more people than we can reach separately,” says Alcaraz.

The partnership launches with an animated short about the benefits of doula care, a message of particular importance for

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