Even if a teen is at a healthy weight, just thinking they are overweight can greatly raise their odds for self-harm, a new study finds.…
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While maternal deaths in the U.S. declined in 2023, Black women still died at more than three times the rate of white women during pregnancy…
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Trauma experienced by the oldest child in a family does not bode well for their younger siblings, new British data suggest. A child’s odds for…
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Ahead of this weekend’s Super Bowl, some good news for the athletes: NFL players are largely avoiding opioid-based pain relievers when injuries strike. A new…
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Set, hut! Super Bowl Sunday is almost here. But it’s not just about big plays and bad calls, it’s also a sodium tsunami. On average,…
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Many women may opt for a breast reduction if they encounter issues such as recurrent neck, back and shoulder pain. However, a new study…
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“Yo-yo” dieting — repeatedly losing and gaining weight — can significantly increase risk of kidney disease among people with type 1 diabetes, a new study…
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The Pill prevents pregnancy — and maybe ovarian cancer, too, a new study suggests. Women who’ve ever used the contraceptive pill have a 26% lower…
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New moms who’ve just had twins run a high risk of heart disease in the coming weeks and months, a new study suggests. Women have…
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Cold showers or ice baths have become a trendy way to recuperate after a heavy-duty workout, but do they actually help? A new evidence review…
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A mom’s health during pregnancy is not likely to influence her child’s risk of autism, a new study argues. Many previous studies have reported such…
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Is fresh better than frozen? Yes, when it comes to in vitro fertilization (IVF), a new clinical trial says. Fresh embryo transfer appears to be…
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