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The first over-the-counter birth control pill is slated to hit drug stores in early 2024, but questions about cost and insurance coverage loom. The U.S.…
Read onThe first over-the-counter birth control pill is slated to hit drug stores in early 2024, but questions about cost and insurance coverage loom. The U.S.…
Read onWhen it comes to staying trim, timing may be everything. That’s according to new research that found adults who routinely engaged in moderate-to-vigorous exercise early…
Read onA new review of clinical trials with an eye toward successful conception affirms that timing is key when trying to get pregnant. The review found…
Read onPlaying sports can offer a lot of benefits for kids, but it’s also important to help protect them from injuries. Parents and coaches can make…
Read onBefore pouring another drink, consider this sobering new research: Heavy drinkers can develop fat around the heart, leading to heart failure and other cardiac problems.…
Read onLow-carb diets may be all the rage, but they’re not for kids with diabetes, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). In a new…
Read onParents who drink too much, too often, may be influencing their teens to do the same, a new study finds. “Adolescents whose parents binge drink…
Read onBreast milk supplies many benefits for babies and their moms, and a new study highlights another one: Mother’s milk provides proteins that are important for…
Read onFor a needed mood boost, skip social media and strike up an in-person conversation with someone instead. Face-to-face socializing boosts mood more than screen time,…
Read onWhen some U.S. states made abortion illegal after the Supreme Court overturned the longstanding Roe v Wade in June 2022, women in those areas increased…
Read onFor parents worried about how Disney princesses might impact their child’s self-image, a new study is saying, “Let it go.” “In children’s media, about 60%…
Read onAir pollution has long been known to harm the heart and lungs, but new research suggests it might also raise the risk of breast cancer.…
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