Marijuana use by mothers-to-be may have increased by as much as one-quarter during the pandemic, a new study suggests. Researchers found a substantial increase in…
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Spend time with babies and you’ll see they pick up items, bang them together and, often, chew on them. That play is key to learning…
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One-quarter of U.S. parents report that their child has had to quarantine because of possible COVID-19 exposure since school started, a new poll finds. The…
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In a survey of parents in metro Chicago, nearly half of Black parents (48%) said they were reluctant to have their kids vaccinated against COVID-19,…
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Trying to slim down? Diet drinks aren’t likely to help, researchers warn. And those containing the artificial sweetener sucralose may even increase food cravings and…
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Teens who eat lots of fruits and vegetables are likely to enjoy better mental health. That’s the key takeaway from a new study that also…
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WEDNESDAY, Sept. 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) – – The MIND diet may help older people ward off Alzheimer’s disease, a new study finds. Developed by…
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More U.S. teens use e-cigarettes, traditional cigarettes and marijuana together, posing greater risks to their health and behavior than if they used only one substance,…
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When mothers suffer depression during or after pregnancy, their kids may be at heightened risk, too — all the way into young adulthood, a new…
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Trying to fit soccer or Little League into your son’s busy schedule? Canadian researchers offer some compelling reasons to do so. Little boys who play…
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In terms of healthy eating, timing is everything. That’s the word from researchers who claim the time of day that you eat may be just…
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People with high blood pressure that doesn’t respond to treatment may have more success by following the DASH diet and joining a supervised diet and…
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