Some folks like to count their daily steps, while others prefer exercising for a certain amount of time during a day or a week. Luckily,…
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New, real-world research confirms that the blockbuster weight-loss drugs that millions of Americans have been taking to shed pounds can trigger stomach paralysis in some…
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The nation’s top pediatrics group has reversed its decades-old position on HIV-positive mothers breastfeeding their infants. The American Academy of Pediatrics now says it’s generally…
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Fertility treatments such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other methods don’t boost the odds for tumor recurrence in young women who’ve survived breast cancer…
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Many teens are spending their days buzzed on caffeine, with their parents mostly unaware of the potential risks, a new national poll says. A quarter…
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Women treated for infertility were twice as likely as those who conceived naturally to be hospitalized with heart disease within a year of delivery, recent…
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If you suddenly find yourself craving food or drink right before you head to bed, one expert suggests you steer clear of big meals and…
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Kids and young adults who use social media for seven or more hours per day have double the risk of taking up vaping or smoking…
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Sleepaway camp can be a lot of fun for kids, but only if they’re ready for the experience. And that’s the tough part — figuring…
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Preeclampsia can be a life-threatening complication of pregnancy, but a new blood test can help predict a woman’s risk for the condition while she is…
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In a small pilot study, some young women looking to lose weight on a low-calorie keto diet got an unexpected benefit: Their acne began to…
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People who regularly ride bikes throughout their life are less likely to develop knee arthritis, a new study suggests. Bicyclists are 17% less likely to…
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