People covered by Medicaid insurance may not have easy access to some of the most effective, longer-acting birth control methods, new research claims. Investigators found…
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During pregnancy, women may need to consider different options for treating certain health issues. The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) offers some suggestions for pregnant…
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As the weather warms, folks are bringing out their bicycles for a ride. That’s great, but it’s important to be ready for a safe biking…
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It’s well-established that American football players can suffer significant brain impacts as they age. Now, new research shows that elite European soccer players are also…
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After U.S. pregnancy deaths soared in 2021, they are on track to drop to pre-pandemic levels in 2022, a new government report shows. While the…
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Sometimes new moms receive opioid prescriptions for pain, particularly after a cesarean delivery. They needn’t worry, researchers say. Their newborns are at no greater risk…
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Your eyes close and your mind shuts down the second your head hits the pillow, but you wake up 10 hours later still feeling tired.…
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It’s extremely rare, but the number of women suffering cardiac arrest during childbirth is rising in the United States as older, less healthy women have…
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Practicing yoga might help older adults become a little surer on their feet, a new research review suggests. The review, of 33 small clinical trials,…
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You may have heard of postpartum depression and “the baby blues,” but did you know that there’s another widely studied mental health condition called postpartum…
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New moms who live on tree-lined streets may be somewhat less vulnerable to postpartum depression, according to a new study — the latest to link…
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Tossing and turning, waking up frequently or lying awake for hours is no laughing matter. According to the National Sleep Foundation, the average adult should…
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