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New research out of the University of Colorado Boulder highlights the prevalence of "obstetric racism" in U.S. labor and delivery rooms. A CU study found decisions on childbirth for Black and Latina mothers are based largely on trends in the white population, even when those decisions might be riskier for non-white demographics.

Santa Cruz's Steamer Lane was set to host its first bodysurfing competition in April. But a lack of waves foiled the plan.

The study of 46 million births across nearly three decades is among the first to provide population-level statistical evidence of “obstetric racism,” a term coined recently to describe a concerning pattern of maltreatment of non-white pregnant women, including a disregard for their birthing wishes.

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ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero

A deadly myth has been manufactured from poor methods and wishful thinking. Obesity does not protect against mortality.

Excess weight boosts mortality risk more than previously believed, while the mortality risk of being slightly underweight has likely been overestimated, according to new research from the University of Colorado

Only a small number of studies have suggested that being somewhat overweight can cause early death, despite the fact that being overweight can increase the risk of high blood pressure and heart...

Moreover, the new analysis of nearly 18,000 people finds scientists may be looking at body mass index (BMI) all wrong.

Obesity ups death risk by more than 90%