In the first 18 months after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, most states with abortion bans saw a rise in infant deaths,…
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The most common formulation of birth control pills has been linked to a doubling of relative risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study…
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Children who develop multiple sclerosis appear to fare better if they were exposed to safe amounts of summer sunshine as infants, new research shows. If…
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Yet another study is supporting the notion that the blockbuster GLP-1 drug Ozempic can help problems drinkers curb their intake. The research found that, compared…
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While maternal deaths in the U.S. declined in 2023, Black women still died at more than three times the rate of white women during pregnancy…
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Ahead of this weekend’s Super Bowl, some good news for the athletes: NFL players are largely avoiding opioid-based pain relievers when injuries strike. A new…
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Many women may opt for a breast reduction if they encounter issues such as recurrent neck, back and shoulder pain. However, a new study…
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“Yo-yo” dieting — repeatedly losing and gaining weight — can significantly increase risk of kidney disease among people with type 1 diabetes, a new study…
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The Pill prevents pregnancy — and maybe ovarian cancer, too, a new study suggests. Women who’ve ever used the contraceptive pill have a 26% lower…
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New moms who’ve just had twins run a high risk of heart disease in the coming weeks and months, a new study suggests. Women have…
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Cold showers or ice baths have become a trendy way to recuperate after a heavy-duty workout, but do they actually help? A new evidence review…
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A mom’s health during pregnancy is not likely to influence her child’s risk of autism, a new study argues. Many previous studies have reported such…
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