When doctors deliver a healthy newborn, it’s common to wait about a minute to clamp and cut the umbilical cord, giving the baby the benefits…
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A frequently used screening test for autism creates a gender gap that could hinder diagnosis and treatment for women and girls, a new study suggests.…
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The number of babies born with a virus that commonly causes birth defects may have dropped significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, new research suggests. That…
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Research has suggested that kids born to moms who had the flu or another infection during pregnancy may be more likely to have autism, but…
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A history of migraine headaches could make a woman more prone to pregnancy complications, such as issues with blood pressure or preterm birth, according to…
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Many women are unhappy with how their bodies look both during and after pregnancy, and it’s an issue that can trigger postpartum depression and eating…
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There’s an easy way to reduce your risk for dementia, heart disease and cancer: Start walking. Getting in those recommended 10,000 steps a day makes…
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Sitting on the couch or behind a desk could be increasing your risk of breast cancer, a new genetics-driven study suggests. People more likely to…
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While exposure to smog is a known risk factor for preterm birth and low-birth weight, new research suggests it also may heighten risk of COVID-19…
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Many new parents have been jarred awake in the dead of night when they hear their baby let out that telltale barky cough that signals…
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Kids who walk, skateboard or ride their bikes to school when they are young are more likely to keep it up as they get older,…
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Researchers working to better understand the diets of younger women with disabilities found this group was more likely to report a poor diet and food…
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