Far fewer U.S. women lost health insurance coverage after giving birth during the COVID-19 pandemic than in previous years, likely due to a federal law…
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Witnessing violence between your parents is traumatic when it happens, but a new study finds that trauma can raise your risk of depression and other…
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Babies and toddlers who’ve been given antibiotics might have a less vigorous immune response to routine childhood vaccinations, new research warns. The study is the…
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Having trouble getting your shut-eye during the COVID-19 pandemic? You may be at increased risk for anxiety, depression and other mental health struggles. That’s the…
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Imagine a birth control pill a woman can take before having sex that prevents pregnancy for the next three to five days. This may become…
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After childbirth, some women who received an epidural for pain will develop a debilitating headache. But minority women are less likely than white moms to…
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Two in five adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder say their mental health is excellent, which is significantly lower than people without the disorder, but still an…
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Insufficient vitamin D may play a role in breast cancer, especially among minority women, new research indicates. Black and Hispanic American women with low vitamin…
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The strange smells and sounds at an animal shelter can stress out even the most placid pup, and invasive tests to see if they need…
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Scientists have long known that as the Earth warms due to climate change, plants produce more pollen, making allergy season longer and more pronounced. Now,…
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Anxiety over the COVID-19 pandemic is common among young children, and parents may wonder how to quell those concerns. An expert from Baylor College of…
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College football players live longer than those who didn’t play, but they suffer more brain-related issues as they age, a new study finds. Among former…
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