Smoking in the weeks before and after conception has a potentially unhealthy effect on an embryo, Dutch research shows. “Smoking not only impacts an embryo’s…
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You don’t need to run marathons or sweat it out on your indoor bike to boost your heart health. This is the main message of…
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Once they’re pregnant, women have a lot of checkups to make sure they stay healthy. But a mom’s health preconception is vitally important, too, and…
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Many women with epilepsy have breakthrough seizures when they get pregnant, and researchers say they’ve figured out why. Their new study shows that pregnancy can…
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Here are some numbers that could add up strongly in your favor. If you’re in your 70s and get 20 minutes a day of moderate…
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A new government study is the first to confirm that COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy delivers real protection to newborns. “While we know these antibodies cross…
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Young children who struggle with insomnia face a very high risk for more of the same as young adults, a new study warns. Investigators found…
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While getting a COVID-19 vaccine protects against infection, new research confirms that it can also help ease pandemic-triggered stress. “Our study documents important psychological benefits…
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Mobile health apps can help older Americans but only about four in 10 use them, and those most likely to benefit are least likely to…
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Many Americans are working hard to get a good night’s sleep, and feeling the effects when they miss the mark. About 32% of people feel…
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Got dry, itchy eyes? Working out might help, a new study suggests. “Instead of having to use eye drops or other alternative treatments, our study…
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It’s a fate many older women fear: loneliness and isolation as they age. Now, new research suggests those feelings may also predispose them to heart…
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