Births to teen moms in the United States reached a historic low in 2022, dropping 3% from the previous year, a new government report shows.…
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Lack of energy for exercise is a common problem for folks with so-called long COVID. New research pinpoints the most likely reason why: diminished capacity…
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Talking about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can be uncomfortable. But whether you’re talking to your partner, child or doctor, these are important conversations to have.…
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If you’re one of the millions of folks living with type 2 diabetes, you know that regular exercise can help you keep your blood sugar…
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Limited “heading” of a soccer ball in youth sports may not cause irreversible harm, as long as players are properly trained, a new study finds.…
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Your achy joints may suggest that you take it easy. Don’t listen to them, experts say. If it hurts when you get up from a…
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One potential solution to reducing chronic pain: Get moving. A new Norwegian study finds that physically active folks have greater pain tolerance compared to sedentary…
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The problem of “food deserts” in many parts of the United States has gained attention in recent years. Now, researchers are highlighting a similar issue:…
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Millions of women practice douching for what they think are its health benefits, but exactly what is douching and is it really safe? Here, experts…
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It’s a social media darling and one of the hottest prescription medications on the U.S. market. But does Wegovy really help patients lose weight? Yes,…
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Women who’ve had certain pregnancy complications have significantly higher odds for a stroke than women with uncomplicated pregnancies, new research shows. Moreover, these strokes may…
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Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, when shelter-in-place orders were ongoing, new moms tended to breastfeed their babies about two weeks longer than usual, new research…
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