While exposure to smog is a known risk factor for preterm birth and low-birth weight, new research suggests it also may heighten risk of COVID-19…
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With online medical visits growing in popularity, a new study offers some reassurance: Diagnoses made via video are usually on the money. Mayo Clinic researchers…
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Many new parents have been jarred awake in the dead of night when they hear their baby let out that telltale barky cough that signals…
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Artificial sweeteners are a popular way to try to keep slim, but French researchers suggest they may also increase your risk for a heart attack…
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Kids who walk, skateboard or ride their bikes to school when they are young are more likely to keep it up as they get older,…
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Researchers working to better understand the diets of younger women with disabilities found this group was more likely to report a poor diet and food…
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New federal safety standards announced Wednesday aim to keep kids and teens safe from serious or life-threatening injuries from accidental swallowing of high-powered magnets. The…
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As scientists around the world investigate why long COVID strikes some and not others, a new study finds that suffering psychological distress prior to COVID-19…
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Dieters who believe that eating a big breakfast followed by a small dinner is the surest way to lose weight will likely be very disappointed…
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Helping a child deal with a weight issue, while avoiding negativity about their body image, can be challenging, one expert says. Yet, obesity affects 20%…
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Yes, you can get monkeypox at the gym, but there’s no need to panic, one expert says. “We have plenty of ways to protect ourselves…
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Breathing in fumes from diesel exhaust may be more damaging to women than to men, a new, small Canadian study claims. “We already know that…
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