"Infant mortality in the U.S. dropped to a new all-time low in 2025, according to preliminary government data.
There were slightly fewer than 5.4 infant deaths per 1,000 live births in 2025, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention."
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The nation’s infant mortality dropped to a new all-time low in 2025. The U.S. national infant mortality rate dropped to below 5.4 infant deaths per 1,000 live births in 2025. That’s considered a statistically significant decline from about 5.5 in 2024 and 5.6 per 1,000 live births in the two preceding years. The decline translated to hundreds of fewer infant deaths per year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted the 2025 data in late May, and on Tuesday issued an in-depth analysis of earlier years. While the U.S. rate has decreased over the decades, it has remained higher than other high-income countries.
👟Exercise of the Day: Walking Backwards Progression
Today in my SPARTA Strength class at the Malden Senior Center, the ⭐️ rockstar members who have mastered backward walking on the ladder progressed to a new drill: 2 steps in, 2 steps out, then step back. Everyone picks the variation that fits them.
Benefits:
✅Lower body strength (eccentric)
✅Balance and fall prevention
🧠Brain health and spatial awareness
▶️ Watch the video to learn more!
📌Safety is number 1! Practice makes progress!
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Tattoo ink does not remain in the skin.
It migrates into lymph nodes, where it can trigger chronic inflammation, confuse diagnostic imaging, and release harmful compounds when exposed to sunlight or laser removal.
For people recovering from cancer, this immune stress can complicate healing and increase vulnerability to infections.
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Healthcare access supports stronger and healthier communities ❤️🏥
When people receive the care they need, lives and futures improve.
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A patient advocate supports you through the diagnostic process by translating medical language, coordinating appointments, reviewing bills, and communicating with providers.
This support strengthens your confidence, protects your rights, and improves your overall experience.
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A new ctDNA‑guided colorectal cancer trial is focusing on patients who finish treatment with no visible disease yet still carry molecular traces of cancer in their bloodstream.
This early‑intervention strategy uses TTX‑MC138, a therapy designed to block a microRNA linked to tumor invasion and recurrence.
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Cancer stem cells drive tumor formation, therapy resistance, and relapse.
Emerging research in biomarkers, metabolic inhibition, nanotechnology, and engineered immune therapies is redefining how treatment can target the root of disease.
These advances support more precise, durable, and personalized approaches across many cancer types.
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