Health & Wellness

What your mother’s pregnancies can teach you about your own

Plus, explore factors beyond genetics, like health and environment, that influence labor.

Good news: Time spent near trees—even in a city—can boost teens’ mental health

You may not be able to bathe in the forest, but get near the greenery anyway, study finds.

VP Kamala Harris announces landmark legislation that will lower childcare costs for 100,000 families

The move will help ease childcare costs for low-income families, among others.

8 exercises to relieve hip pain during pregnancy

Don't let hip pain take the excitement out of your pregnancy.

Pregnant? Here are some surprising facts about each trimester

Because we know you want to know, here are all the wild, weird and wonderful things happening inside your body right now.

Gen Z is more likely to call in sick than Gen Xers due to mental health crisis

The mental health crisis is largely driven by young women.

‘Forever chemicals’ will no longer be used in US food packaging, according to the FDA

The FDA’s food studies have shown that food packaging materials like fast-food wrappers, microwave popcorn bags and take-out pizza boxes were a major source of dietary exposure to certain types of PFAS.

Yep, it’s OK to get angry at your kids—but it’s how you move past the anger that matters

It starts with having a healthy nervous system.

Is your libido lower than normal? This may be why

Good news: this doesn’t have to last forever.

Women aren’t having as many orgasms as men, research finds

It's time to close the orgasm gap—we need orgasm equality and we need it now!

The benefits of watching slow TV for kids, according to a former teacher

I quickly learned that not all screen time is created equal.

FDA approves drug to help protect against food allergies—including milk, eggs and nuts

Parents with allergic kids, rejoice, but don’t get rid of those epi pens yet.

Army veteran went into cardiac arrest while pregnant—here’s what she wants you to know

This Army veteran learned about heart health, parenting, and patience through a scary event.

This is the magical method that helps my kids deal with anxiety

And that’s where the magic of common humanity comes in.

A midwife shares 5 facts about giving birth a second time

You might feel more cramping after birth—but also more confidence.

These are the 6 books I’d gift to new moms

To empower them to tackle the anxiety and stress that comes with motherhood.

Pigeon pose and other self-care practices you can do with your child

Sometimes a short escape from routine is the remedy.

Study shows that supportive grandparents can benefit moms’ mental health

Researchers found a link between maternal mental health and active support from their own parents.

Attachment disruptions can lead to resentment—here’s why you shouldn’t push it away

After the joy of having my son, I gradually became aware of the more negative feelings tugging at the corners of my mind.

Can a cold-water plunge improve your health?

Some people swear by the icy immersions you’re seeing all over Instagram. We dig into the science behind the suddenly-everywhere trend.