People tend to have a specific image when they think of eating disorders — a disturbingly skinny white girl with reed-thin arms, her ribs and…
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Extreme heat from climate change is making it harder for people with mental illness and drug addiction to cope and adding to pressure on pandemic-stretched…
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You’ve just delivered your second or third child, and you’re ready to close the door on any future pregnancies. Does it matter whether you choose…
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Expectant U.S. women died in greater numbers during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, either during pregnancy or shortly after giving birth, a new…
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All testing and quarantine requirements for travelers to European Union member nations should be lifted next month for those who are vaccinated or have recovered…
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You don’t need to run marathons or sweat it out on your indoor bike to boost your heart health. This is the main message of…
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If they quit early on, there’s a good chance that teenage drug abusers can still succeed in life, researchers say. The findings show the importance…
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Smoking in the weeks before and after conception has a potentially unhealthy effect on an embryo, Dutch research shows. “Smoking not only impacts an embryo’s…
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Devastating wildfires around the world will only grow in number in coming decades as climate change further fuels the chances of out-of-control blazes, a landmark…
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Cannabidiol (CBD) products are wildly popular among older adults for treating chronic pain and anxiety, and a new poll suggests that nearly three-quarters of U.S.…
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If you’re wondering whether your child may have asthma, there are some tell-tale signs to look for, an expert says. Asthma is the most common…
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Screen your young child early and often for developmental delays. That’s the message behind updated checklists from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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