Health & Wellness

Back-to-school can be hard on parents, too

An expert shares what to do to protect your own mental health during this busy time.

CDC warns flu deaths in children spiked amid decline in vaccinations

The 2023-24 flu season had one of the highest child death rates ever.

Childcare costs are impacting every aspect of moms’ lives

Candidates failed to address how they’d tackle soaring childcare costs at the last debate. 14 moms told us why it should be a priority.

Study shows just how much pregnancy affects the brain—and it’s more than previously thought

The study is our first glimpse of the "neurobiological transition" that occurs during pregnancy.

Yes, you need ‘Butt Stuff’ by Megababe—your hemorrhoids will thank you

Because your hemorrhoids need it.

Study shows parents who are on their phones too much have kids with lower language aptitude

"We know that when screens are in use—either by a parent or a child—there is less talking, teaching and reading."

Whooping cough cases are double what they were last year, CDC says

Infants under 12 months and pregnant people are particularly vulnerable. A pediatric infectious disease specialist shares what you need to know.

8 essential questions to ask at your third trimester appointments

An OB-GYN and clinical researcher shares what to know about maternal vaccination in the third trimester and birth plans as you get ready for labor.

New FDA rule will require mammograms to include assessments on breast density

Breast density can impact a woman's risk for breast cancer, as well as how easy it is to spot and diagnose.

Mandy Moore opens up about her fertility experience: ‘My journey to motherhood was not linear’

Now pregnant with her third child—a daughter!—the actor, singer and mother is getting vocal about women’s health research in partnership with Perelel.

Popular hair and skincare products contain concerning chemicals that could harm kids

The chemicals can mimic or block the body's own hormones.

Apple juice sold at Walmart, Aldi and more recalled over arsenic levels

Here's what you need to know about a nationwide apple juice recall.

Kids with bedtime anxiety are super common, according to a recent survey 

Fighting bedtime is a normal kid thing, but when is it something more?

Study shows semaglutide use while breastfeeding is ‘unlikely to pose significant risks’

The drug is currently not advised for use when nursing, but that could change in time.

Biden-Harris administration awards over $558 million toward maternal mental health

The Biden-Harris administration is continuing its work to address the maternal mortality…

HPV vaccination rates stall in teens, increasing cancer concerns

Experts note that it’s the only vaccine currently available that prevents cancer.

Understanding my family’s ‘time blindness’ taught me to see

Time blindness is a concept often associated with ADHD—and learning more about it changed the way I view my family.

The Surgeon General’s advisory is a wakeup call: Here’s how you can get involved to push for parental well-being

Because motherhood is activism.

What if we didn’t have to dread menopause?

Thoughts on changing the narrative.

Do you have postpartum depletion? Here’s how to tell

It’s difficult to support a new life around the clock when you’re not thriving yourself.