Doctors warn of rising e-bike injuries in kids

Siobhan Gorman, a mother who was just 16 weeks pregnant, experienced the traumatic and unexpected birth of her baby, Archie, while home alone. Her story challenges dismissive attitudes toward pregnancy loss, emphasizing the deep emotional impact and personal significance of such experiences.

Editor’s Note: Stories like Siobhan’s shed light on the often-overlooked grief of miscarriage and preterm birth. They push back against minimizing language ("it wasn’t meant to be") and highlight the need for more compassionate conversations around pregnancy loss. This isn’t just a medical event—it’s a deeply personal, life-altering moment for parents.

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.

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.