Alarming Trends in Maternal and Infant Health in the US

The recently released annual report by March of Dimes reveals concerning trends in maternal and infant health in the United States. Despite a slight decrease, the preterm birth rate in 2022 remained high at 10.4%, earning the nation a D+ grade. Alarmingly, this rate has only decreased by 1% since 2021, which marked the highest… Continue reading Alarming Trends in Maternal and Infant Health in the US

What Is Big Data?

“Big data” is being discussed in the media quite a bit these days.  But what exactly is it? Generally speaking, it’s a data set that’s extremely large and complex, thus requiring advanced technology to turn it into meaningful insights.  Yet there’s a good reason to try to collect and interpret it.  Simply put, big data… Continue reading What Is Big Data?