Mortality

US authorities investigate alarming spike in manatee deaths

Hundreds of dead manatees have been found in Florida waters, a situation that could be classed as an 'unusual mortality event.'

UK seeks to lower high maternal mortality rates for Black mothers

Black British mothers experience a greater risk of poor outcomes during their pregnancy, or after giving birth.

Global Aids death rate falls

Eastern and southern Africa are leading the way, reducing new HIV infections by nearly 30 percent since 2010. Life expectancy has increased.