Genes in human embryos become active far sooner than once thought, according to a study that provides fresh insight into development. Contrary to the old…
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Women who have autism are more vulnerable during pregnancy to depression and anxiety, according to a new British study. That makes it imperative that effective…
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Intermittent fasting has taken off as a way to lose weight without having to limit types of a food a person eats. But there was…
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Protecting pregnant women from air pollution may improve the birth weight of their babies, a new study suggests. This is especially important for stressed-out mothers…
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Moms who have had emergency surgery during pregnancy can rest assured that exposure to anesthesia is not linked to developmental issues in their children, a…
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The best way to get back to feeling more normal after breast cancer surgery is to get moving, experts say. One surgeon offers some post-surgery…
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Universities sometimes offer “Pet Your Stress Away” events offering a chance to relax while gently patting the head and stroking the back of a calm…
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When a child has severe health problems, the suffering often extends to the entire family, new research finds. Using data from a single health insurance…
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Like Mr. Grinch, heartburn can crush your holiday, but there are easy ways to prevent it. “Heartburn is caused by acidic stomach content moving into…
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Pregnant women who use hair dyes or straighteners may have relatively lower levels of pregnancy-supporting hormones, a recent study suggests. Researchers found that among more…
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Many parents want to make the holiday season magical for their kids, but for some the stress they feel trying to live up to that…
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A growing number of pregnant women are using marijuana or other cannabis products, and a new study suggests that relief of symptoms such as morning…
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