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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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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Far fewer U.S. women lost health insurance coverage after giving birth during the COVID-19 pandemic than in previous years, likely due to a federal law…
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Frontline nurses were plagued by “moral distress” in the early days of the pandemic because they lacked the support to provide high-quality care, a new…
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“Time-restricted” eating has become a popular weight-loss tactic, but a new clinical trial finds no benefits in adding it to old-fashioned calorie-cutting. Time-restricted eating is…
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College football players live longer than those who didn’t play, but they suffer more brain-related issues as they age, a new study finds. Among former…
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The strange smells and sounds at an animal shelter can stress out even the most placid pup, and invasive tests to see if they need…
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Insufficient vitamin D may play a role in breast cancer, especially among minority women, new research indicates. Black and Hispanic American women with low vitamin…
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After childbirth, some women who received an epidural for pain will develop a debilitating headache. But minority women are less likely than white moms to…
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