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Pregnant women in Missouri can't get divorced. Critics say it fuels domestic violence

Pregnant women in Missouri can't get divorced. Critics say it fuels domestic violence

The state's law requires women seeking divorce to disclose whether they're pregnant — and state judges won't finalize divorces during a pregnancy. Texas and Arkansas have similar laws on the books.
by Katia Riddle

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The CDC says maternal mortality rates in the U.S. got better, after a pandemic spike

The CDC says maternal mortality rates in the U.S. got better, after a pandemic spike

The maternal mortality rate in the U.S. in 2022 – while still high – went back to where it was before deaths surged during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the latest CDC report.
by Selena Simmons-Duffin

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How to build strong bones as you age  

How to build strong bones as you age  

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a sports medicine doctor and an endocrinologist about healthy bones. How can diet and exercise help prevent osteoporosis?  
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Mammograms should start at age 40, new guidelines recommend

Mammograms should start at age 40, new guidelines recommend

A rise in breast cancer among younger women prompted the U.S. Preventive Task Force to issue new screening guidelines. They recommend mammograms every other year, starting at age 40.
by Allison Aubrey

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