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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.

Updated Jun. 25, 2025
5 year old cancer survivor

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).

Updated Jun. 18, 2025
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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.

Updated Jun. 12, 2025
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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…

Updated Jun. 05, 2025
Maternal mental health

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.

Updated May. 28, 2025
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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.

Updated May. 23, 2025
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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.”

Updated May. 16, 2025
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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™.

Updated May. 16, 2025
Maycember

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.

Updated May. 14, 2025
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Tomato recall now classified as highest risk level—here’s what families need to know

The FDA has elevated part of a multi-state tomato recall to Class I, the most serious level.

Updated Jun. 04, 2025
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Moms don’t need a baby bonus—they need paid leave, childcare, and real support

American mothers are in crisis, but they’re not asking for applause. They’re asking for support.

Updated Apr. 29, 2025
FDA food dyes

The FDA is phasing out synthetic food dyes—here’s what it means for your family’s health

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just announced a prominent plan to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes from the nation’s food supply.

Updated Apr. 28, 2025
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180,000 Safety 1st car seats recalled over choking hazard—what parents need to know

An issue with the headrest has led to 13 case reports, but no injuries have been reported.

Updated Apr. 27, 2025
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The prenatal revolution moms have been waiting for

Now, for patients with low to average risk, prenatal care can be customized based on individual needs, risk factors.

Updated Apr. 24, 2025
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This surprising pregnancy snack could cut your baby’s allergy risk—here’s what to know

If you’ve been craving avocados, you’re not just fueling your body with healthy fats—you might also be supporting your baby’s immune system in a seriously powerful way.

Updated Apr. 23, 2025
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No one made diapers for his daughter—so this dad launched his own brand

When Brady Crandall’s daughter was born with a brain injury called hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), he never expected he’d one day be founding a diaper company.

Updated Apr. 21, 2025
mental health walk

The ‘mental health walk’ that wasn’t: this mom’s viral tiktok is our collective parenting nightmare

Perese-Cullen's viral TikTok with 475K views that's making moms everywhere snort-laugh through their exhaustion.

Updated Apr. 18, 2025
black mothers

How the medical system hurts black mothers—and what community leaders are doing to fix it

April 11-17th is Black Maternal Health Week, and this year’s theme emphasizes the power of Black-led perinatal, maternal, and reproductive health organizations to drive systemic change and foster community healing.

Updated Apr. 17, 2025
ChatGPT helps pregnant woman

Pregnant mom felt one strange symptom—ChatGPT told her to act fast, and it saved her and her baby

The question was casual—“Why does my jaw feel tight?”—but what happened next was anything but.

Updated Apr. 14, 2025
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