U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has ordered a fresh safety review of mifepristone, a drug commonly used in medication abortions.…
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People who get weight-loss surgery experience an improvement in their mental health, but not because of the weight they lose, a new study says. Rather,…
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As many as 1 in 5 women say they’ve sought care at fake medical clinics with an anti-abortion agenda, a new study says. Between 12%…
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Policy change could have significant implications for health care providers and patients
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A federal judge has ruled that transgender inmates in U.S. prisons must continue getting medical care, including hormone therapy and gender-affirming accommodations. The decision blocks…
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Children born to women who are obese have a higher risk of landing in a hospital with a severe infection, a new study says. Infants…
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A structured exercise program helped colon cancer survivors live longer and lowered their odds for a relapse, a major international study shows. The program lasted…
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Stress from work doesn’t always stay at the office — and it may be affecting more than just your mood. A new study finds that…
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Federal health officials have pulled back a key recommendation that pregnant women get the COVID-19 vaccine — causing sharp criticism from doctors and other experts.…
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UCT through social programs has little or no effect on postpartum mood; evidence lacking for all other associations
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Ever thought so long and hard on a problem that your forehead grew hot, your brain became frazzled and your eyes grew bleary? A new…
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Belly flab appears to be a stronger warning sign for psoriasis than fat located elsewhere on the body, a new study says. Fat around the…
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