20% of UK’s critically ill COVID-19 patients are unvaccinated pregnant women

One in five of the most critically ill COVID-19 patients in the United Kingdom are unvaccinated pregnant women, according to the nation’s National Health Service.

Massachusetts ranked best state to have a baby, study finds

WalletHub, a finance website, ranked the best U.S. to have a baby based on a handful of considerations including job opportunities, living costs medical costs and more.

Study: Screen time linked to cognitive issues in children born preterm

School-age children who were born extremely preterm and engage in more than two hours of screen time per day are more likely to experience cognitive and behavioral problems, according to an NIH study.

Dad with lightning-fast reflexes catches toddler on slip ‘n slide

Footage by Rachel Nicole Ohl shows her husband and kids having a blast on the beloved outdoor children’s toy, with even the tiniest member of the family getting in on the action.

Congress considers tax break for caregivers

According to the AARP, caregivers spend thousands each year to help their loved loves live at home. Now Congress is looking at a tax break to give them some relief.

The new laws that go into effect on July 1 in Georgia

The first day of July is always a big day for Georgians as the majority of newly passed state laws are scheduled to go into effect.

France legalizes IVF for lesbians and single women

France has approved a law that will allow single women and lesbians access to medically assisted reproduction for the first time. The National Assembly adopted the wide-ranging bioethics law in a 326–115 vote.

Special delivery: Peoria firefighters help deliver baby

“This is one of the great things firefighters get to be part of. Everyone is excited and this crew now has a special bond with this family.”

Supreme Court rules Philadelphia wrongly limited ties with Catholic foster care that refused same-sex couples

In another victory for religious groups at the Supreme Court, the justices on Thursday unanimously sided with a Catholic foster care agency that says its religious views prevent it from working with same-sex couples. The court said the city of Philadelphia wrongly limited its relationship with the group as a result of the agency's policy.

Youth suicide attempts increased 31% amid COVID-19 pandemic, CDC says

Suicide attempts among adolescents increased 31% amid the COVID-19 pandemic and over 50% of that was among females, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Secret recordings, leaked letters show Southern Baptist officials neglected sexual abuse claims

Releases of leaked letters and secret recordings from within the Southern Baptist Convention are intensifying as critics seek to show top leaders were slow to address sexual abuse and worried more about its reputation and donations than about victims.

Georgia law changing for teen drivers

On July 1, the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) will begin enforcing new requirements that will impact all teen drivers.

Ohio school district to pay parents $3M after bullied child's suicide

Cincinnati Public Schools entered a $3 million settlement with the parents of an 8-year-old student who killed himself after being bullied.