Rates of childhood obesity in the United States are soaring, and new research suggests child care programs may be part of the problem. Most tots…
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As the United States faces critical shortages of baby formula, parents are being cautioned against watering down formula in an effort to stretch out what…
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More than 50,000 premature deaths would be prevented in the United States each year if fine particle air pollution from the burning of fossil fuels…
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Vaccination against the virus that causes most cervical cancers has spurred a widespread reduction of infections among young Americans — including those who are unvaccinated,…
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A nationwide baby formula shortage continues across the United States, with desperate parents scouring shelves to find nutrition for their infants. Millions of babies rely…
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Estrogen loss during menopause may worsen women’s pain from a jaw disorder, a new study warns. Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) causes pain in the jaw joint…
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Long-distance travel will likely prove a nearly insurmountable barrier to some women seeking abortion if Roe v. Wade is overturned as expected, a new study…
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Wildfires, like the one currently raging in New Mexico, are known to cause upticks in breathing issues and heart attacks in their immediate wake for…
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“I do not believe that the overturning of Roe v. Wade is where any of this will end.” So warns Rachel Fey, vice president of…
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Nurses can be trained to detect postpartum depression in new mothers and could be crucial in spotting the condition early, researchers report. Postpartum depression affects…
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People who rely on coffee for a pick-me-up may also see a boost in their cholesterol levels — especially if they sip an unfiltered variety,…
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There’s good news for women with a mental health condition: Taking antidepressants early in pregnancy doesn’t increase a baby’s risk of having epilepsy or seizures,…
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