Health & Wellness

Celebrity News

‘Boy Meets World’ star Danielle Fishel reveals breast cancer diagnosis

"The only reason I caught this cancer when it is still stage zero is because the day I got my text message that my yearly mammogram had come up, I made the appointment."

Children's Health

If you’re being told to ‘watch and wait’ on your child’s health issues, here’s what you can do

Every parent deserves access to expert insights into the needs of their child, just as every child deserves access to the help they need to thrive.

News

People struggling with infertility can now access free mental health help with Headspace

The new collection aims to support and address the “unique emotional needs” of those with infertility.

Viral & Trending

Mom and doctor shares the top ways to avoid back-to-school sickness this fall

"Kids tend to get about three to five colds a year in those elementary years, as their immune system learns to recognize those viruses."

Children's Health

CDC warns cases of Fifth disease are on the rise in kids ages 5 to 9

The highly contagious virus is typically mild in kids but can be dangerous for pregnant people.

Child Learn & Play

The 3 skills your child needs for a successful school year, according to an education expert

How courage, determination and reflection can help in the classroom—and beyond.

News

New survey shows 2/3 of women in the U.S. are worried about abortion bans

At present, 41 states have abortion bans in effect with limited exceptions.

Children's Health

Why is there no universal screening test for CMV?

91% of parents aren’t aware of the virus, which, when contracted during pregnancy, is a leading cause of birth defects. Here's one family's story.

News

Giving tablets to toddlers linked to anger issues later in life, study shows

Researchers discovered tablets may "contribute to a cycle" of problems with emotional regulation.

Women's Health

Tim Walz’s personal IVF story made me feel seen

I listened to his speech, looked at my own children, and felt a connection with a politician that I had heard little of just 24 hours before. I felt assurance that this issue means the world to him—and that means the world to me.

News

Pumping can help extend the overall breastfeeding time of an infant, new study shows

This new study could point to help for parents struggling with lactation cessation.

Work & Motherhood

47% of parents still aren’t given enough time to pump at work

Even though the PUMP Act declaring that requirement is in full effect.

Women's Health

1 in 3 pregnant women are considered anemic. Why aren’t doctors taking that more seriously?

Rethinking the laid-back attitude towards anemia.

News

Here’s what moms need to know about Project 2025 and how it impacts us all

Project 2025 outlines several changes that would greatly impact women and mothers in multiple ways.

Health & Wellness

FDA approves first-ever nasal spray for life-threatening allergies

Neffy is the first epinephrine product that’s needle-free.

News

For the first time ever, the CDC is pushing for pain management for IUD insertion procedures

"Women’s pain and women’s experiences have been downplayed throughout medicine."

Women's Health

It’s UTI season. Here’s what that means for your vaginal microbiome

Should you try a vaginal probiotic? Ara Katz of Seed Health shares tips on preventing infections before they start.

News

EPA issues emergency order to ban a common pesticide that’s harmful to fetuses

The weedkiller is used on crops such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and onions.

Women's Health

Breastfeeding is a team sport

IBCLCs are the expert, clinical coaches parents deserve.

Children's Health

Doctor has solution to making kids less afraid of shots

He calls it the "Ouchless Jab Challenge."