More than 1 million people in North Carolina are diabetic and they have become increasingly worried about the national shortage of insulin. The access problems in North Carolina are prompting some individuals to either ration their medication or switch to different brands, which can significantly complicate their diabetes management. Jessica Lynn-Lato of Charlotte was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 28 during pregnancy. .
The number of avian flu cases in dairy cows is holding steady in New Mexico but experts say more testing is needed to prevent its spread and protect humans. Technically known as H5N1, "bird flu" has been detected in eight Curry County herds, although no deaths were reported. In Texas, a man is known to have become ill with bird flu last month after contact with infected dairy cattle. .
Connecticut is slated to join a national nursing compact. House Bill 5058 got the General Assembly s approval and awaits Gov. Ned Lamont s signature. .
Newborns benefit the most from their mother s milk but may not always receive it. An Indiana nonprofit group works to get breastmilk donations for premature babies. Similar to a blood bank, The Milk Bank accepts breastmilk donations from nursing mothers. .
A new parent's work or medical restrictions may prevent a newborn from receiving a healthy start from breastfeeding, but for Black families, breastfeeding has historical ties to food oppression.