Dropping a load of pounds through weight-loss surgery can significantly decrease your risk of developing or dying from cancer, according to three new studies. Obese…
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Children whose mothers had rising levels of depression during pregnancy appear to have an increased risk of behavioral problems, researchers say. “Our findings suggest that…
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Breastfeeding may literally help your baby breathe more easily, according to new research that found the longer an infant is fed mother’s milk exclusively, the…
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Not every woman is ready to become a mom in her late teens, 20s or even by her mid-30s, but a natural decline in fertility…
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As the weather warms and families flock to pools, dirty water may dampen the fun. Swimmers at a Pennsylvania community pool learned that the hard…
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Women are more apt to use birth control when doctors treat it like a routine preventive health service, a new research review shows. The analysis…
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Giving antibiotics to a woman just before a cesarean delivery does not increase her baby’s risk of asthma or eczema, a new British study says.…
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It’s a good idea to get children outside every day, but especially on Kids to Parks Day, a national day of outdoor play on May…
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With Roe v. Wade hanging in the balance and nearly half of all American states ready to practically ban abortion if the leaked draft opinion…
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Rates of dangerous high blood pressure problems during pregnancy more than doubled in the United States between 2007 and 2019, a new study finds. “The…
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Rates of childhood obesity in the United States are soaring, and new research suggests child care programs may be part of the problem. Most tots…
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It’s never too late to start exercising — and the right activities might help you stay independent in your home. While building healthy habits at…
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