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Pregnant women now recommended to screen for blood pressure conditions at all prenatal checkups

The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force is now recommending pregnant women undergo regular screenings for blood-pressure conditions at every prenatal appointment. The new guidance comes after incidents of hypertensive disorders in pregnant women increased from about 13% in 2017, to 16% in 2019, impacting at least one in seven deliveries. Dr. Jessica Shepherd, OB/GYN and chief medical officer for Verywell Health, joined CBS News to discuss the new recommendation. Source

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A look at the highest and lowest paying college majors

Data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Labor Department shows some college graduates are earning only slightly more than people with only a high school diploma. CBS MoneyWatch associate managing editor Aimee Picchi has a look at what degrees are bringing in the best and worst paychecks. Source

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The economic impact of the UAW strike as labor stoppage expands nationwide

United Auto Workers is expanding its historic strike against Detroit’s Big Three automakers to include General Motors and Stellantis parts distribution centers across 20 states. However, it is not targeting Ford in his expanded strike. David Welch, Detroit bureau chief for Bloomberg News, joined CBS News to discuss how the strike’s expansion will ripple throughout the economy. Source

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