Health & Wellness

Baby’s 15-minute ER flight leads to $100K bill — and the loophole that puts families at risk

The ambulance billing loophole parents need to know about

Screens are changing our kids’ eyes health and cognition: What can parents do to help?

A recent Motherly social survey revealed that 82% of moms are worried…

Butter recall issued after allergen warning—what parents need to know

Bunge North America has voluntarily recalled more than 64,000 pounds of its NH European Style Butter Blend after discovering the product contained an undeclared milk allergen

New at-home lab test gives postpartum mothers real answers—before the six-week checkup

“We test hundreds of biomarkers during pregnancy. Then we test nothing.”

Midwives could cut maternal deaths nearly in half—this new data shows what’s standing in the way

In 2021, the U.S. maternal mortality rate hit 32.9 deaths per 100,000 live births, according to the CDC.

How screen time affects sleep—and why it matters for your child’s mental health

You want your child to unwind. You want to avoid a meltdown. But you also want them to get the sleep they need.

Everyday plastics are leaking into our food—here’s what parents need to know now

Normal, everyday actions, like twisting the cap off a water bottle, unwrapping deli meat, or microwaving leftovers in a plastic container

“I just remember crying”: JWoww shares the airport moment with her son that changed everything

"We were sitting in TSA, and he decided he didn’t like that. He ripped my glasses off, broke them, and head-butted me."

JWoww’s postpartum psychosis journey inspired a haunting film—because no one believed her

"Whether it's real or not, it's real to that person," she said.

Dad’s mental health in the first two years has a lasting impact on kids, new study shows

“The association between paternal mental illness and poorer child development was robust.”

Chicken Alfredo sold at Walmart and Kroger recalled after 3 deaths and a pregnancy loss

Listeria monocytogenes can be mild in healthy adults, but during pregnancy, it can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, or a severe infection in newborns.

Little Remedies honey cough syrup recalled nationwide: What parents need to know

The recalled syrup, a go-to for many parents looking for natural relief for their child’s cough.

Nurse gets ready to draw blood—what this 5-year-old says through tears leaves viewers in awe

Reece’s courage shines brighter when you understand the journey behind it. At just three years old, he was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).

1.7 million eggs recalled across 9 states after salmonella outbreak

The recall affects brown cage-free and certified organic eggs distributed by August Egg Company, based in Hilmar, CA.

Canopy just launched a baby bath filter that does three things at once

Let’s be real: bath time with kids is basically controlled chaos with…

Just 1 in 4 moms say they’re doing well mentally—new study reveals a growing crisis

A comprehensive study published in JAMA Internal Medicine has unveiled a significant decline in maternal mental health across the United States.

Your sister’s postpartum mental health could affect yours—here’s what new research reveals

If your sister had postpartum psychosis, your own risk increases tenfold.

A mom’s brave decision helped save her baby’s life—and may change medicine for millions

“This is the first step towards the use of gene editing therapies to treat a wide variety of rare genetic disorders for which there are currently no definitive medical treatments.”

What parents should know about the new at-home blood test for preeclampsia risk

researchers are exploring ways to predict risk earlier. A newly launched at-home blood test, Encompass™.

Maycember: The month that proves moms need more than just a day

Meet Maycember: the term exhausted moms are circulating online to name the very real chaos that descends as the school year ends.