U.S. Births Barely Rise in 2024
THURSDAY, April 24, 2025 (Health Day News) — Fewer babies are being born in the U.S., and experts are worried what that portends for the…
Some OB/GYNS Stay in States With Abortion Bans, Despite Legal Risks
WEDNESDAY, April 23, 2025 — Three years after the U.S. Supreme Court ended the federal right to abortion, doctors who specialize in obstetrics and gynecology…
First Weight-Loss Pill From Lilly Shows Promising Results
A new pill designed to help with weight loss and blood sugar control is showing promise in early studies. Eli Lilly said its experimental drug,…
Pregnancy Complications Affect Future Heart Health
Complications during pregnancy can mean a woman’s future heart health is at risk, particularly if she is overweight or obese, a new study says. Women…
Fewer Americans Traveled for Abortions in 2024, Report Finds
Fewer Americans traveled out of state for an abortion in 2024, according to a new report from the Guttmacher Institute, a group that supports abortion…
Outdoor Play, Sports Can Promote Motor Skills In Youngsters
Children who spend more time playing outdoors or participating in different sports tend to develop better motor skills as they advance through elementary school, a…
Brisk Walking Lowers Risk Of Heart Rhythm Disorders
Long brisk walks might lower a person’s risk for heart rhythm problems, a new study says. Folks who stride faster than 4 miles per hour…
Pfizer Ends Testing of Obesity Pill After Possible Liver Injury
Pfizer has stopped developing a once-daily pill to treat obesity after a person in a clinical trial showed signs of a possible liver injury. The…
Everyday Digital Tech Is Protecting Seniors’ Brain Health, Study Says
It’s a common notion that overuse of smartphones, tablets, laptops and other digital devices is rotting people’s minds. But the opposite appears to be true…
Showerhead Water Limits Rescinded as Trump Targets Household Appliances
President Donald Trump signed an order this week removing limits on how much water can come out of showerheads. He said the change will help…
Most Women Aren’t Clear When Menopause Might Start
Early symptoms of menopause will first appear when many women least expect them, a new Ohio State University poll reports. Hot flashes, mood swings, weight…
Alabama Passes Law to Expedite Medicaid Access for Pregnant Women
Bill was passed unanimously by the Alabama state legislature