Health & Wellness

Are hysterectomies overused when it comes to treating postpartum bleeding?

Researchers say there's a less invasive, underused procedure that doctors should consider instead.

A new study shows parents are more hesitant about Covid-19 vaccines than other adults

Vaccine hesitancy was highest among younger moms, according to the survey.

Is it postpartum depression or postpartum anxiety? How to tell the difference between them

In recent years, postpartum mood disorders have (rightly) gotten a lot more…

Re-opening anxiety is real, and almost half of us are feeling it

A new study shows almost half of Americans don't think life will ever be the same after the pandemic.

It’s National Poison Prevention Week—here’s what you need to know to keep kids safe

Poison control experts say incidents involving kids and household cleaners have increased during the pandemic.

Women are skipping health care during the pandemic, and doctors are concerned

A new report says missing medical appointments is making women's health worse.

Confused about whether you can gather unmasked? This graphic summarizes perfectly

When can you gather indoors without masks? When should you continue to social distance? This graphic breaks it down.

The US banned magnets that were sending kids to the ER—now the ban is lifted and ER visits are up by 355%

The high-powered magnets were banned in the U.S. for several years. When an appeals court overturned that decision, children's injuries skyrocketed.

Our kids’ mental health is suffering because of the pandemic—here’s what you need to know

A new poll says nearly half of teens are facing new or worsening mental health issues because of the pandemic. How can we help our kids?

The CDC is relaxing school social distancing guidelines—here’s what they say

The new recommendations could make it easier to get more kids back in school—faster.

Good news: A vaccinated mother gave birth to a baby with COVID-19 antibodies

This news may make pregnant moms who are on the fence about getting vaccinated feel more confident about it.

I forgot how to talk to adults

Before the pandemic I was a social butterfly, now I can't even keep up with casual conversations.

Women are sharing how they protect themselves from violence. Here’s what’s missing from the conversation.

Sarah Everard's case has sparked an international conversation about violence against women—and why we need to hold men accountable for their violence.

This mom captured her daughter’s cancer journey in powerful photos

Lula Beth, now 4, is cancer free. Her mom hopes their photos give other famiies hope in the fight against cancer.

One year later: how life has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic began

Virtually no aspect of life has been untouched.

Flu cases have plummeted. Here’s why

There's an unforeseen silver lining of the COVID-19 pandemic: flu cases are at historic lows.

Meghan Markle shares pregnancy mental health crisis in Oprah interview

Editor’s note: This article contains mentions of suicidal ideation. If you or…

It’s official! CDC says vaccinated grandparents can visit their grandkids

We still need to be very careful, but this is a big step.

Black, pregnant, and suffering from asthma? What you need to know

And how the Momnibus Act is aiming to provide resources.

President Biden: Teachers must be prioritized for vaccines—right away

The push is all about treating educators like the essential workers they are.