The more steps a person can fit into their day, the lower their risk of early death and heart disease, regardless of how much a…
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A vaginal ring that emits the antiviral dapivirine has passed safety trials and could shield vulnerable women against HIV infection during pregnancy, a new trial…
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There’s more evidence bolstering the health effects of both breastfeeding and the COVID booster shot: Vaccinated, breastfeeding moms appear to pass COVID-fighting antibodies to their…
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Certain drugs used to treat multiple sclerosis appear to be safe for babies if taken by breastfeeding moms, a new study finds. Breastfed babies whose…
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The first over-the-counter birth control pill will soon be available in U.S. stores and online, the drug’s maker plans to announce Monday. Sold as Opill,…
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Children exposed to anesthesia in the womb when their pregnant mom has surgery are more likely to suffer from behavioral issues later, a new study…
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CVS and Walgreens announced Friday that they will start dispensing the abortion pill mifepristone this month. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has certified the…
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There’s a host of studies supporting the numerous ways breastfeeding helps baby’s development — and the health of mothers, too. However, too many women are…
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A bicycle built for two could be a positive prescription for Parkinson’s patients and their caregivers, a small, preliminary study says. Parkinson’s patients had better…
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Teens have a higher risk of self-injury — deliberately cutting or burning themselves — if they have a fraught relationship with a struggling parent, a…
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Folks hoping to quell their anxiety would do best to use cannabis products that don’t get them high, a new clinical trial has found. The…
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The historic overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022 has not had any significant effect on the number of abortions performed each month in the…
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