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High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Surged 73% in Just Eight Years

High blood pressure among pregnant women in the US jumped 73% between 2016 and 2024, with one in 10 pregnant women now affected, according to new CDC data. Hypertensive disorders like preeclampsia and gestational hypertension are leading causes of pregnancy-related death and can trigger preterm birth, stillbirth, and organ failure, while also raising mothers’ lifetime risk of heart disease.

Saudi Arabia Enters the Fight as US-Iran War Reaches a Dangerous New Stage

Saudi Arabia has publicly joined the U.S. military campaign against Iran, participating in joint strikes on Iranian-backed militias in Iraq that killed at least 20 combatants. The kingdom cited ongoing Iranian-linked drone attacks on its oil infrastructure as justification, including a recent strike on the Abqaiq facility. U.S. officials note Saudi Arabia had previously taken part in similar operations secretly.