Maternal health remains a staggering challenge, particularly in the developing world. Globally, a woman dies from complications in childbirth every minute. Jessica Capshaw challengechildbirthcomplication Change image and share on social
Did you know that nearly one in three children live apart from their biological dads? Those kids are two to three times more likely to grow up in poverty, to suffer in school, and to have health and behavioral problems. Tony Dungy behavioralbiologicalchild share on social
The mind and body are not separate units, but one integrated system. How we act and what we think, eat, and feel are all related to our health. Physicians should be capable of teaching this behavior to patients. Bernie Siegel actbehaviorbody share on social
E-waste is the fastest growing waste stream in the United States and can pose serious environmental and health problems here and around the world when not handled properly. Gene Green environmentalfastgrow Change image and share on social
The states are not free, under the guise of protecting maternal health or potential life, to intimidate women into continuing pregnancies. Harry A. Blackmun continuefreeguise Change image and share on social
The difference between rich and poor is becoming more extreme, and as income inequality widens the wealth gap in major nations, education, health and social mobility are all threatened. Helene D. Gayle differenceeducationextreme Change image and share on social
By themselves, genetically engineered crops will not end hunger or improve health or bolster the economies of struggling countries. They won't save the sight of millions or fortify their bones. But they will certainly help. Michael Specter bolsterbonecountry share on social
Health food may be good for the conscience but Oreos taste a hell of a lot better. Robert Redford consciencefoodgood Change image and share on social
I believe a nation does not maximize its health care until it starts to ask the hard question: How can we prioritize our expenditures to buy the most health care for the most people? We should not apologize for rationing; we should promote it and advance it. Richard Lamm advanceapologizebuy share on social
It has always been the role of government to help solve problems, including and especially health crises. Obesity is a health epidemic across our country, and we have a responsibility as a government and a society to do all we can to promote good nutrition and healthy eating so we can reverse this alarming trend. Richard J. Codey alarmcountrycrisis share on social