Health
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
Keke Palmer gives birth to her first baby—check out the ADORABLE first pics
She also shares her baby boy's name!
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)
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.
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.
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.
11 expert-backed ways to prevent car sickness in kids
From acupressure to window-gazing, here’s what you need to know.
The youth mental health crisis is improving—slightly, CDC says
Here are 6 ways parents can help.
This is birth: A hospital birth during a pandemic
With her husband by her side capturing every moment, this brave mama…
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
What does a miscarriage feel like? What to know and when to seek help
Fears around pregnancy loss are real, but support is available.
5 questions to ask at your first fertility appointment
From “what are my options?” to “what does this cost?”, prep makes it all more digestible.