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9 ways to help your restless legs syndrome during postpartum

Restless legs can make nights long and feedings harder. These gentle, mom-tested strategies can ease symptoms and help you protect your sleep and well-being in the fourth trimester.

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CPSC recalls Amazon faucets over lead exposure risk to babies, kids, and pregnant women

These faucets were sold online via Amazon, often without clear branding or safety certifications.

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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.”

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‘It was more difficult than going through cancer’: Olivia Munn opens up about the postpartum anxiety no one prepared her for

If you’ve ever felt like postpartum hit you like a tornado, Olivia Munn wants you to know you’re not alone.

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Spicing up your pregnancy: How chili may lower gestational diabetes risk

Recent research suggests that incorporating chili into your diet might offer unexpected benefits, particularly in reducing the risk of gestational diabetes.

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Why one MMR dose isn’t enough: a pediatrician clears up measles vaccine myths

Measles cases are making a comeback in the U.S., with outbreaks in multiple states. Measles is one of the most contagious viruses out there.

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Measles outbreak: What parents need to know to keep their kids safe

Measles cases are surging and public health officials are urging parents to take precautions.

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Spring forward without losing sleep: 5 tricks to adjusting to Daylight Saving Time with kids

DST is around the corner, and sadly, there are no exemptions for the already-sleep-deprived.

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14 key things parents should know about RSV in 2025: Symptoms, treatment & prevention

We're still in the early stages of RSV season, but doctors are already worried about a rise in cases.

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I tried Function Health: How one platform helped me better understand my body

Here’s my experience with Function Health—and how it has already impacted how I approach wellness.

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Can this simple saline solution help kids get over colds faster? Science says yes

Not only can it shorten the time kids spend feeling sick, but it can also reduce the chances of other family members catching the illness.

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Protect your family from wildfire smoke: What parents and pregnant people need to know

While most research has focused on general air pollution, emerging studies indicate that wildfire smoke can have similar health effects.

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Iron infusions: A new global standard for boosting pregnancy outcomes?

A groundbreaking study has revealed that a single iron infusion during the third trimester can significantly reduce anemia in pregnant women

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Norovirus and pregnancy: An OB-GYN shares what you need to know

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes gastroenteritis, more commonly known as the “stomach bug” or “stomach flu.” 

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Pregnancy’s hidden superpower: scientists discover natural flu defense that protects moms and babies

A study from McGill University shows that pregnancy might activate a natural flu defense in your body—keeping you and your baby safer. 

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