Katie Tobik

North Carolina’s flu deaths surpasses 360, the highest it's been in 7 years. According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, most flu-related deaths across the state are seniors.

State health officials said North Carolina is seeing its highest number of flu deaths this season compared to recent years.

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Infant mortality rises in states with abortion bans, study finds Increases in infant mortality have been found in U.S. states that enacted abortion bans or severe restrictions after the Supreme Court overturned the landmark ruling that guaranteed a right to the procedure, U.S. researchers said on Thursday.

after the overturning of roe, black infant mortality has spiked nearly 11% in states with abortion bans:

www.reuters.com/world/us/inf...

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This is why genetic counseling and proper consent are important!!