When birth rates fall in the United States, experts try to figure out what’s happening. The fertility rate is at its lowest since the 1970s…
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It’s no secret: The standard American diet is at the root of the obesity epidemic and many of its associated diseases. But why is American…
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COVID-19 infection in pregnancy raises a woman’s risk of death sevenfold and significantly elevates her odds for needing intensive care, a new study finds. Getting…
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A Texas-based education initiative has found that enrolling children in poor communities in gardening and cooking classes may help boost their long-term health. Called “Texas…
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A new study shows that many women diagnosed with and dying from cervical cancer are older than 65 — a group for whom routine screening…
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A common eating plan with a catchy acronym — the DASH diet — is designed to help you lower your blood pressure, but exactly what…
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If a study conducted at one St. Louis hospital is a good indicator, the COVID pandemic is tied to a surge in childhood injuries and…
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It’s never too late for an expectant mom to adopt healthy habits for her baby and herself. The American Heart Association (AHA) offers some heart-healthy…
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Winter may feel like a time for hibernation, but it’s important for seniors to safely keep up their hobbies and physical activity in the cold…
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Water weight. It’s the bane of dieters looking to lose pounds, causing bloating, puffiness and disappointment when stepping on a scale. While a full 60%…
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Social isolation is a substantial risk factor for dementia in older adults, according to a pair of studies that add evidence to past research on…
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Vaccinations among kindergarteners declined for the second year in a row, leaving hundreds of thousands of young children vulnerable to dangerous infectious diseases, U.S. health…
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