Being overweight or obese is never good for one’s health, but now a new study suggests it increases a woman’s risk of broken bones. For…
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There could be far fewer U.S. doctors trained to provide an abortion if Roe v. Wade is overturned by the Supreme Court in a decision…
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The U.S. Supreme Court is on the verge of striking down the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling, a leaked draft opinion shows. In the draft…
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Babies born to women who are stressed out during pregnancy may be more likely to experience social, emotional and learning problems as they grow up,…
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For some children with autism, there’s a connection between gastrointestinal problems and stress, anxiety and social withdrawal, a new study suggests. The findings could help…
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An experimental vaccine given during pregnancy has shown early promise for protecting infants from a potentially severe respiratory infection. The vaccine, being developed by Pfizer,…
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Rates of high blood pressure among pregnant women in the United States are on the rise and now occur in at least one in seven…
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As youth spring sports kick into high gear, it’s important to know about injury prevention and treatment, an expert says. Injury risks and preventive measures…
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Occupational therapy or low-impact exercise might be the key to relieving long-haul COVID symptoms like extreme fatigue, breathlessness and brain fog, a pair of new…
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Imagine a birth control pill a woman can take before having sex that prevents pregnancy for the next three to five days. This may become…
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Having trouble getting your shut-eye during the COVID-19 pandemic? You may be at increased risk for anxiety, depression and other mental health struggles. That’s the…
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Witnessing violence between your parents is traumatic when it happens, but a new study finds that trauma can raise your risk of depression and other…
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