Health

Study shows mindfulness apps can reduce kids’ stress

Mindfulness training at home helped reduce kids' stress levels and negative emotions.

Shh, it’s time for a walk: The power of a ‘silent walk’

The latest walking trend helps you get back to basics.

Little Sleepies recalls nearly 500,000 baby bibs and blankets due to possible choking hazard

Here’s what to know.

The average body temperature is no longer 98.6 degrees, study shows

Here’s the number that’s more accurate now.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle call out social media companies to save our youth

They called out social media companies, demanding change, at a panel discussion by their Archewell Foundation.

Just like long Covid, you can have a ‘long cold’, study finds

The research highlights a possible reason for why some develop chronic fatigue syndrome after illness.

Doctors blamed this woman’s health problems on her weight — but it was actually lupus

Too often, women are told to lose weight instead of getting treatment for serious health problems

Wearing pink isn’t enough

One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their life.

Parents are turning to ChatGPT for medical advice. But is it safe?

Don’t cancel your doctor’s appointment just yet.

Are moms drinking too much?

Alcohol has become a socially acceptable form of self-care—but it's not without risks.

Can I eat Thanksgiving turkey while pregnant? Here’s what to know

The list of foods to avoid during pregnancy can feel long. Is your dad's perfectly cooked turkey among them?

A breast self-exam saved my life—four months after my daughter was born

Here’s what to know about pregnancy-associated breast cancer.

Insurance covers breast pumps and lactation support—but doesn’t cover formula or donor milk for those who can’t breastfeed

Bobbie For Change x The Breasties is bringing awareness to this glaring insurance gap.

Health officials urge pregnant women to get vaccinated against flu, Covid and RSV

“We must use all available tools to protect those most at risk, including infants and young children, pregnant people, older adults, and those with chronic health conditions,” says CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen.

Nearly 1 in 2 families struggle to afford diapers

It costs about $1,200 a year to diaper a baby, and most government programs don't help parents with that expense. The End Diaper Need Act could help lift families out of poverty, the CEO of Hello Bello shares.

Dimming lights at night may lower risk of gestational diabetes, study shows

Finding ways to limit light at night during pregnancy could reduce your risk.

Infertility care is healthcare—and should be covered by insurance

The reintroduction of the Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act aims to make that happen.

Covid hospitalizations rising among kids under 5, AAP says

“While children ages 0-4 are one-quarter of the overall U.S. child population, they comprise roughly half of recent COVID-19 hospital admissions.”

5 common breastfeeding questions you might be too embarrassed to ask

“Can I still breastfeed if I have inverted nipples?”

Using an IUD could significantly lower your ovarian cancer risk

A 2019 study found that IUDs reduce ovarian cancer risk by 32%—here's what two cancer experts say about the findings.