'Don't tell me my baby wasn't meant to be'

Doctors are sounding the alarm as e-bike injuries among kids surge—one hospital saw cases jump from just 3 in 2022 to 74 in 2024. NBC News talked to a physician about why this spike is happening and what it means for safety.

Editor’s Note: E-bikes are fun and convenient, but this sharp rise in injuries suggests kids (and parents) might not be fully aware of the risks—whether it’s speed, lack of protective gear, or inexperience. It’s a wake-up call for better safety measures before these accidents become even more common.

Siobhan Gorman was just 16 weeks into her pregnancy when she unexpectedly went into labor at home, delivering her baby, Archie, alone. The heartbreaking story challenges the often-dismissive language around early pregnancy loss, as Gorman pushes back against the idea that her child "wasn’t meant to be."

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just another tragic headline—it’s a raw, personal challenge to the way society talks about miscarriage and stillbirth. Gorman’s experience forces us to confront the emotional weight of these losses, which are too often minimized. Stories like this can shift conversations, validating grief that many carry silently.

This piece dives into the latest chatter in the health care sector, spotlighting companies like WuXi AppTec, CSL, and Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical. Think of it as a quick pulse check on how these players are faring in the market—whether they're making waves, facing hurdles, or just holding steady.

Health officials and advocates are sounding the alarm after Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the HHS Secretary, suddenly called off a scheduled meeting with a key advisory panel on preventive care. The group helps shape recommendations for screenings and other preventive health measures, so the last-minute postponement—without clear reasoning—has left many worried about potential disruptions to public health guidance.

Editor’s Note: Preventive health services, like cancer screenings or vaccines, rely on expert advice to stay effective and accessible. When a high-profile meeting like this gets scrapped unexpectedly, it fuels concerns about transparency and whether political or bureaucratic hurdles might delay critical updates. For everyday people, that could mean slower access to new recommendations—or worse, gaps in care.

The longevity research field, traditionally led by men, is seeing a surge of women—scientists, entrepreneurs, and influencers—who are bringing fresh focus to understudied areas like hormones and ovarian biology. Their work could uncover breakthroughs that extend healthy lifespans for everyone, not just women.