Living Healthy Counters Effects of ‘Life-Shortening’ Genes
Doctors argue that genetics aren’t destiny when it comes to a person’s health, and a study appears to support that notion. A healthy lifestyle can…
1 in 4 U.S. Women Will Have an Abortion in Their Lifetime
As the battle over abortion continues to rage in the courts and American politics, a new report estimates that one in every four U.S. women…
Take the Stairs & Step Up to Longer Life
Want to live longer? Choose the stairs over the elevator, a new review suggests. Folks who regularly climb stairs have a 24% reduced risk of…
U.S. Births Declined in 2023, Marking End to Post-Pandemic Rise
The short post-pandemic uptick in U.S. births may be over, with 2023 numbers showing a decline in births. According to provisional data from the U.S.…
Opioids During Pregnancy May Not Raise Psychiatric Risks for Offspring
Prescription opioids taken during pregnancy are not associated with a substantial increase in risk of developmental disorders like ADHD in children, a new study has…
There’s an ‘Epidemic’ of Loneliness Among U.S. Parents, Poll Finds
Anne Helms is one busy mom, constantly juggling the demands of working from home with parenting two young children. Despite that whirl of activity, Helms…
Infertility Is Rising Among Young Married Women
The percentage of married American women under the age of 50 who are infertile rose between 2011 and 2019, new government statistics show. Data from…
New Rules Mean 3.6 Million Americans Could Get Wegovy Via Medicare, Costing Billions
A budget-busting 3.6 million Medicare recipients could now be eligible for coverage of the weight-loss drug Wegovy, a new KFF analysis says. That’s because the…
Women in the Military at Risk for Low-Weight Babies
Active military service appears to increase a woman’s risk of having a low birthweight baby, a new review finds. Nearly two-thirds of studies (63%) conclude…
Pandemic Had Only Minor Effect on Young Kids’ Development
The pandemic caused only “modest” delays in developmental milestones for infants and toddlers, a new study has found. Previous research has reported that pandemic-related lockdowns…
Many Parents Cook Special Meals for Little Picky Eaters: Poll
Parents too often wave the white flag when it comes to young picky eaters, a new survey finds. Three out of five parents say they’re…
Relationship With Partner Affects Outcomes for Breast Cancer Survivors
A strong relationship can help a breast cancer survivor thrive in the aftermath of their terrible ordeal, a new study finds. Diagnosis and treatment of…