Babies born at the height of the pandemic appear to suffer small but significant delays in their motor and social development, a new study reports.…
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The number of American women with chronic high blood pressure who are dying during and after pregnancy is up sharply, a new study warns. Of…
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Getting a COVID-19 vaccine is safe in pregnancy, experts have been saying for months. Now, a new study adds evidence to support that advice. “Getting…
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A simple blood test may help spot pregnant women who are at risk for developing preeclampsia — dangerously high blood pressure during pregnancy — before…
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Researchers say they may be closer than ever to detecting ovarian cancer earlier and improving the odds for women with this life-threatening disease. In a…
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Folks who are determined to shed some pounds in the New Year face a bewildering array of fad diets and quickie weight-loss schemes. Those weighing…
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Economic status appears linked to increased risk of being born with a cleft palate or lip, new research suggests, building on past evidence that it…
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By now, most folks know obesity is a leading risk factor for severe COVID-19, but a new study suggests that losing a significant amount of…
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It’s clear that these last couple of years have been tough for a lot of people. So now that it’s the week when people make…
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Many parents struggle with the decision to let their kids play tackle football or other contact sports due to the risk of concussions and long-term…
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The best time during pregnancy to get a COVID-19 vaccine appears to be right now. A new study found that antibodies to the SARS-CoV-2 virus…
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If the pandemic is causing you to lose sleep at night, you’re not alone. About 56% of Americans say they have what experts have dubbed…
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