Pregnancy can be a trying time for women at best, but new research shows that 1 in every 20 pregnant American women also suffer physical,…
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Could a prenatal blood test designed to find abnormalities in a fetus also detect hidden cancer in the mom-to-be? A new study says yes: Scientists…
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The advent of GLP-1 weight-loss medications such as Wegovy and Zepbound has spurred debate as to whether the drugs’ cost should be covered by Medicare,…
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Hospitals across America are shuttering their obstetric units, and the issue is most acute for women served by rural hospitals, a new study finds. By…
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Zepbound, the new GLP-1 weight-loss drug from Eli Lilly & Co., has outperformed its main competitor, Wegovy, in a clinical trial funded by Lilly. “Given…
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Playing fetch or grooming Fido isn’t just good for your precious pooch — it also benefits your brain. Such interactions appear to strengthen brain waves…
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Take the stairs. Tote heavy shopping bags. Walk up that hill. Play tag with a kid or a pet. Weaving these tiny bursts of vigorous…
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So-called crisis pregnancy centers, often created with an anti-abortion agenda, are providing pregnant women some questionable medical advice alongside potentially helpful services, a new study…
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The collected evidence is in, and drinking about eight cups of water per day is, in fact, good for you. So says a University of…
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Premature babies not only face serious and immediate health consequences: New research shows they are also more likely to die early, a risk that persists…
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Certain hormone replacement therapy pills appear to increase the risk of heart disease and serious blood clots in women going through menopause, a new study…
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The rate and number of abortions among U.S. women took a slight dip in 2022 compared to 2021, according to the latest data from the…
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