Besides its terrible impact on mental health, postpartum depression can also bring long-term financial struggles to affected women, new research shows. “These findings highlight the…
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A heart condition, myocarditis, has been found in a number of U.S. college athletes who have had COVID-19, a new study finds. Myocarditis has also…
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Repetitive head hits are common in football, and they’re also linked to debilitating brain injuries. But rendering a definitive diagnosis typically means waiting for autopsy…
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The first wave of girls to receive the HPV vaccine are much less likely to contract or die from cervical cancer than women just a…
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The pandemic is taking a toll on health care workers’ sleep, which can put both their mental health and patient care at risk, researchers warn.…
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With HIV a continuing threat to women’s health, the World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the first long-acting device to protect women from sexually transmitted…
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The Delta variant is proving to be dangerous for pregnant women, raising the odds of both stillbirth and death, new government reports reveal. In one…
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Becoming a couch potato as you get older goes against evolution and puts your health at risk, a new study suggests. Humans have evolved to…
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Debate rages over access to abortion, but experts say the collected medical evidence makes one thing clear — it is a fundamentally safe procedure for…
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Giving your baby fruit juice too early in life could lead to greater intake of sugary drinks later in childhood and much higher odds for…
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Seniors, looking for a way to stay mentally quick and physically strong? Start scrubbing. Researchers from Singapore say housework may be a key to keeping…
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There is a very low risk that pregnant women with COVID-19 will pass the virus to their unborn babies, researchers say. The study should reassure…
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