Some parents may worry about whether playing high school football might put their kids at risk for depression and suicidal thoughts in adulthood, but new…
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Modern Americans get much less physical activity than their forebearers did 200 years ago, and increasing reliance on technology is a major reason why. That’s…
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Contaminated water is the leading cause of large-scale outbreaks of infectious diseases that can be transmitted from animals to people, researchers say. These health threats…
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Two placenta-related markers could reveal older women’s risk of serious pregnancy problems such as stillbirth and premature or very small babies, British researchers say. They…
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So-called “forever chemicals” might increase pregnant women’s risk of a dangerous condition known as preeclampsia, researchers say. Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are widely used and long-lasting…
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The joys of motherhood may be overshadowed in the United States since as many as 50% of new or expectant moms can’t pay their bills,…
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Emergency room nurse Grace Politis was catching up on paperwork during her shift when she suddenly realized her head hurt badly. Then she blacked out.…
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A two-minute test can accurately detect vaginal bacteria associated with preterm birth, researchers have found, pointing to a possible way to identify pregnant women at…
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Black American women with low levels of vitamin D have higher odds of developing colon cancer, according to a new research that echoes previous findings…
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One-third of Americans are struggling to make basic decisions due to ongoing stress about the pandemic, and younger adults and parents are having the most…
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Women’s symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may vary with their menstrual cycle, which could have implications for diagnosis and treatment, researchers say. Their study…
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Might breastfeeding affect a new mother’s future brain health? That’s the intriguing question posed by a new study that flips the narrative from the often-touted…
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