In the midst of a childhood obesity epidemic, a new study is pointing to a way to help school kids maintain a healthier weight: clean,…
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Diagnosis of congenital heart defects while a baby is still in the womb offers opportunities for earlier corrective surgery. And that can mean better outcomes…
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FRIDAY, Aug, 4, 2023Steroids are often unnecessarily prescribed to pregnant women thought to be at risk of preterm birth, a new evidence review contends. As…
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A Louisiana woman is suing the makers of two type 2 diabetes drugs used off-label for obesity, saying they failed to adequately warn about the…
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Yoga is known for its benefits to both the mind and body. And a gentle form of yoga may be an ideal early intervention technique…
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Golfing may be a great way to get outdoors and enjoy the pleasures of a classic summer pastime. But a new study warns that walking…
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More girls started puberty before age 8 during the COVID-19 pandemic, a phenomenon called precocious puberty, researchers say. The reasons include potential risk factors such…
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Experts have long recommended breastfeeding for its many benefits for infants, but a new study puts a hard number on breast milk’s lifesaving effects. Breastfeeding…
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Certain lots of the prescription birth control pill Tydemy may be less effective than expected, potentially resulting in an unintended pregnancy, because the pills do…
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First Lady Jill Biden gains at least some of her inner strength by working on her physical strength. Featured in the September issue of Women’s…
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More U.S. women are living in areas with little or no maternity care, raising concern about their ability to have a healthy pregnancy and birth.…
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Taking the stairs rather than an elevator. Raking leaves. Toting heavy grocery bags. Pushing a vacuum. Playing hard with your kids or pets. Short bursts…
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