More than 1 in every 10 births in the United States now occur prematurely, and the number of these more dangerous deliveries jumped by 4%…
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More pregnant women in the United States are choosing to deliver their babies at home rather than in hospitals, a trend that may have been…
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Getting regularly scheduled, moderate physical activity can help extend the lives of people with colon cancer, according to a new study. Exercise is even helpful…
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Regular aerobic exercise improves blood flow to the brain, which should help keep seniors sharper as they age, a new trial has revealed. At least…
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U.S. stillbirth rates still need to be tackled at the local, state and national levels because efforts to reduce the risk have stalled, new research…
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Extracurricular activities may have many benefits for young children, but researchers have discovered racial gaps in who takes part. Among a group of 401 kindergarten…
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A good workout can boost mood, making it an ideal routine as the days get shorter and darker. If you’re one of the millions affected…
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THURSDAY, Nov. 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Getting vaccinated for COVID-19 while pregnant provides higher levels of antibodies for both mom and baby than catching…
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Evaluating a person’s psychological stress can be a good way to gauge their risk of heart and blood vessel disease, new research suggests. And a…
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Deaths caused by alcohol skyrocketed in the United States between 2019 and 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold, according to a just-published government report.…
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When preteen children or very young teenagers become pregnant, they face higher rates of complications and a greater risk of winding up in the intensive…
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THURSDAY, Nov. 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) – A weight-loss drug approved for adults may soon become an option for teens struggling with obesity. Young people…
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