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pregnant woman eating a green salad - mediterranean diet for fertility

Eating a Mediterranean diet could increase your chances of becoming pregnant, studies show

Is there a fertility diet? The Mediterranean pattern may come close.

Updated Mar. 21, 2023
collage of husband and wife at the hospital- moms ask partners to save them during childbirth

Moms on TikTok ask partners to save them during childbirth if necessary, not the baby

"It’s better to discuss so if it ever does happen, you know what to decide."

Updated Aug. 02, 2023
child with stomach virus waiting to take medicine - shigellosis in kids

Drug-resistant stomach bugs are on the rise, CDC warns. Here’s how to prevent infection

Shigella spp. is one of the most common causes of stomach illnesses in kids under 5.

Updated Mar. 13, 2023
child testing glucose living with diabetes - insulin price cap

Life-saving insulin just got more accessible for millions of families

Drug company Eli Lilly says it will cut insulin prices by 70% and expand access to a $35 price cap.

Updated Mar. 21, 2023
Ed Sheeran and wife Cherry Seaborn

Ed Sheeran shares that his wife was diagnosed with a tumor when she was pregnant

She was pregnant with the couple's second child at the time.

Updated Mar. 21, 2023
didnt wait announce pregnancy - pregnancy announcement after loss

Why I didn’t wait to announce my pregnancy after a loss

Instead of staying silent and isolated, I sought support from the larger community.

Updated Mar. 21, 2023
woman worrying at home holding head in hands - late period negative pregnancy test

11 reasons why your period might be late—that aren’t related to pregnancy

How to decode a late period (and when to call your doctor)

Updated Mar. 21, 2023
Christina Applegate SAG awards

Christina Applegate caps off her ‘last’ red carpet appearance with a big message

Applegate says it may be her last red carpet appearance due to MS.

Updated Mar. 21, 2023
Caregiver and spouse holding her young daughter - caregiver for your spouse

Being a mom AND a caregiver means taking on the impossible, because there’s no other choice

If you're a mom, a spouse, and a caregiver—this is my love letter to you.

Updated Mar. 21, 2023
speech therapist working with young girl - dyslexia diagnosis

Advocating for my daughter helped her get the right diagnosis—and begin thriving again

A dyslexia diagnosis helped my daughter go from struggling to read to devouring a novel a week and regaining her self-esteem. Here's how advocating on her behalf made a difference.

Updated Mar. 20, 2023
child holding hand over face in car to prevent motion sickness - motion sickness in kids

11 expert-backed ways to prevent car sickness in kids

From acupressure to window-gazing, here’s what you need to know.

Updated Feb. 23, 2023

This is birth: A hospital birth during a pandemic

With her husband by her side capturing every moment, this brave mama…

Updated May. 03, 2023
mom checks temperature of sick boy in bed - febrile seizure

Febrile seizures can be scary—but usually aren’t cause for alarm, experts say

Experts say febrile seizures are common and usually require minimal treatment—but it’s smart to be prepared. Here’s what you need to know.

Updated Mar. 03, 2023
mom talking to son on bed - how to talk to kids about periods

How to talk to kids about periods: An age-by-age guide

Open and honest conversations about periods are essential for kids of all genders.

Updated Mar. 03, 2023
pregnant woman applying cream to her belly - preterm birth linked to chemicals

Researchers find a chemical link that could help predict the risk of preterm birth

The existence of certain chemicals found in the vagina may be linked to a higher risk for preterm birth.

Updated Oct. 31, 2023
Boram Nam Headshot

Boram Nam on why we need better postpartum care in America

“You just increased the human population by one. The least you can do is to take time off and take it slow.”

Updated Dec. 12, 2024
mother and daughter playing on the couch - highly sensitive parent

3 ways highly sensitive parents are making the world a better place

Being a highly sensitive parent can be challenging, but there's a lot of beauty, too.

Updated Mar. 03, 2023
woman in bed covering her face-what does a miscarriage feel like

What does a miscarriage feel like? What to know and when to seek help

Fears around pregnancy loss are real, but support is available.

Updated Mar. 03, 2023
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