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mom holding sick toddler with pacifier in mouth at the start of rsv season 2022

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.

Updated October 24, 2023
Function health: A lady answering questions at a doctor s office

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.

January 29, 2025
A doctor explaining how saline solution can be a great cold remedy for kids

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.

January 14, 2025
Parents holding their kids

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.

January 14, 2025
Iron infusion: An image of a pregnant woman holding her belly

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

January 10, 2025
Babywearing

How to safely babywear in winter: A new mom’s guide to staying warm

How to do it and what to wear (besides baby, of course).

January 8, 2025
Norovirus and pregnancy: A pregnant women who is unwell

Norovirus and pregnancy: What you need to know to protect yourself and your baby

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

January 2, 2025
Flu and pregnancy - How your pregnant body develops a natural flu defence. A woman holding her pregnant belly.

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. 

December 3, 2024
Importance of sleep - A mother cradling her sleeping newborn

Why moms need to prioritize sleep—and how to make it happen

A new study published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health highlights just how important regular sleep is for our health.

November 27, 2024
A pregnant woman wearing a mask cradling her belly

New study reveals what parents need to know about the link between air pollution and autism

The findings highlight how prenatal exposure to the chemicals found in car emissions may affect fetal brain development.

November 19, 2024
new study on cutting sugar during pregnancy and first two years of babys life

New study: Cutting sugar in the first 1,000 days could shape your baby’s health for life

New research shows just how powerful nutrition during the first 1,000 days—from pregnancy through age two—can be in shaping lifelong health. 

November 4, 2024
4 bottles of baby powder in a row

Recall alert 🚨 Dynacare Baby powder recalled due to asbestos concerns

Dynarex Corporation has expanded its recall of Dynacare Baby Powder (14 oz. and 4 oz. varieties) due to potential asbestos contamination, which was discovered through an FDA sampling program.

October 30, 2024
A grandma kissing her newborn grandchild

Mom pleads with Grandma not to kiss newborn on the head in viral TikTok

A new mom’s heartfelt conversation with her baby’s grandmother, asking her not to kiss the newborn, has gone TikTok viral—and it’s easy to see why. 

October 30, 2024
A young boy blowing her nose because he has walking pneumonia

The rise of walking pneumonia in kids—what parents need to know

As a parent, even a minor cough or sniffle can set off worry, especially when you hear the word "pneumonia." But understanding the symptoms, causes, and prevention can go a long way in easing concerns.

October 29, 2024
waffle recall 2024

Waffle recall alert 🚨 Over 40 brands pulled due to Listeria concerns

If frozen waffles and pancakes are a staple in your home, you'll want to check your freezer ASAP. 

October 24, 2024
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