A 2022 investigation found that millions of dollars meant to prevent infant mortality in Wisconsin actually went to fraudulent operators.

The former owner of a prenatal care company in Milwaukee who stole more than $2.6 million in government funds meant to help poor mothers was sentenced to five years prison.

A new report released on Wednesday by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has provided the most comprehensive assessment yet of global child mortality, revealing that millions of deaths among children ...

An estimated 4.9 million children died before their fifth birthday in 2024, including 2.3 million newborns, according to new United Nations estimates released on Tuesday – highlighting a worrying ...

Reproductive rights are a stark exception to US politicians’ rallying around individual freedom, with abortion bans tightening state control over women’s health and causing preventable deaths, writes ...

Global under-five deaths have dropped by more than 50% since 2000, marking one of the most significant public health achievements in recent history.

An estimated 4.9 million children died before their fifth birthday in 2024 globally, including 2.3 million newborns, ...

A terminal patient’s final wish, a surprising job offer, and difficult ethical choices reshape the doctors’ outlooks as Gaffney faces questions about time, legacy, and what truly matters ...

An estimated 4.9 million children died before their fifth birthday in 2024, including 2.3 million newborns, according to new ...

A same-aged friend dying of a stroke has a way of making abstract financial questions feel urgent. That is exactly what ...

Almost five million children died before reaching their fifth birthday in 2024 as progress towards reducing child mortality stalled, the United Nations (UN) has said.

"Falling vaccination rates, inadequate health policy, and a lack of preparedness can trigger a crisis that brings an entire nation to its knees," writes the Governor of Hawaii.