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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.

Updated Oct. 11, 2023
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Staycation vs vacation: 5 reasons to stay local  

What makes traveling with our families special is not how far we go or how much money we spend, it’s how connected we are as a family.

Updated Oct. 10, 2023
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5 parenting lessons we learned from ‘Bluey’

We’ve gleaned so much parenting wisdom from Bandit and Chilli.

Updated Oct. 10, 2023
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This $20 IKEA cutting board has endless uses

It's so much more than just a cutting board. A viral Instagram shows just how versatile the STOLTHET board is.

Updated Oct. 10, 2023
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The cost of giving birth is getting more expensive—and some families are getting hit with childbirth debt

When you’re bringing home a baby, you shouldn’t also have to bring home steep medical bills.

Updated Oct. 10, 2023
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Why writing tablets are my new favorite kid toy–and four models I’d recommend

Portable, easy and creative, these toys have been huge hits lately in my house.

Updated Nov. 25, 2024
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Are moms drinking too much?

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

Updated Oct. 04, 2023
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10 best sports bras for moms, according to an expert

Get a running start with these styles that’ll eliminate bounce and beyond.

Updated Mar. 17, 2025
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A breast self-exam saved my life—four months after my daughter was born

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

Updated Oct. 04, 2024
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11 women on their surprise pregnancies

What happens when things don’t go to plan?

Updated Sep. 27, 2023
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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.

Updated Sep. 22, 2023
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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.

Updated Sep. 18, 2023
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SAHMs deserve childcare, but many are too afraid to ask

29% of SAHMs have never used childcare, not even family assistance, a survey from Mother Untitled finds.

Updated Sep. 14, 2023
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What is microchimerism? Tiny cellular souvenirs may keep you connected to your baby long after pregnancy

Fetal microchimerism means a small number of your baby's cells can travel through the placenta and take root in your body, where they may remain for decades. It can even occur in surrogacy, experts say.

Updated Sep. 13, 2023
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When the childcare cliff comes, moms will (literally) pay the price

The loss of pandemic-era funding for childcare centers will inevitably force more moms to leave the workforce.

Updated Sep. 20, 2023
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Why your periods change in your 40s

Things might start getting weird—but that’s actually perfectly normal.

Updated Sep. 08, 2023
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Study finds mom-led group therapy for PPD could be key to recovery

Connecting with a mom who’s been through PPD too led to positive changes lasting up to 5 months.

Updated Sep. 06, 2023
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