A COVID-19 infection might put pregnant women at risk of premature birth, but only if they’re in their last trimester, Israeli researchers report. “The results…
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Better lighting and other changes to street crossings could improve pedestrian safety for seniors — the age group most likely to be killed by oncoming…
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Better have some savings stored up before you rush to the delivery room: A new analysis shows the average out-of-pocket expense for delivering a child…
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When weather gets hot and people start jumping into a pool, lake or ocean, cases of swimmer’s ear are likely to climb, but one expert…
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It’s important to talk to kids about family health risks, but the impact of sharing this kind of information has been unclear. It’s probably safe,…
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Living in a region where tropical storms, hurricanes or other weather emergencies are likely means being ready for a quick evacuation. “Part of preparedness is…
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Inner-city kids are known to be at greater risk for uncontrolled asthma. Now, new research suggests that violent crime and poor school achievement may be…
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For the first time ever, more than 1 in 5 American kids is obese. From 2011 to 2012 and again from 2017 to 2020, rates…
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People who have weight loss surgery often see improvements in type 2 diabetes and other diseases, but these surgeries and the lifestyle changes they require…
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The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade will limit cancer treatment options for pregnant women and put lives needlessly at risk, America’s…
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From the ongoing pandemic and the monkeypox outbreak to the charged political landscape, New York City mom and entrepreneur Lyss Stern has been increasingly anxious.…
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The potent influence of social media may include tobacco use. By analyzing 29 previously published studies, researchers found that people who viewed social media that…
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