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teenage girl taking a nap while doing homework - teens and sleep

Teens need more sleep—and using bright light therapy could help

Adolescents need 8 to 10 hours of shut-eye for optimal physical health, emotional wellbeing, and strong academic performance.

Updated Nov. 03, 2022
Black woman getting hair washed at the stylist after considering that chemical hair straighteners linked to uterine cancer

Study reveals link between chemical hair straighteners and uterine cancer

Researchers observed that women who chemically straightened their hair in the past year were two times more likely to develop uterine cancer by age 70 than those who didn’t.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
mom burping newborn - guide to c-section swelling

C-section swelling may be common, but is it normal to swell above the incision?

Here's how to tell if swelling is normal or a sign of infection.

Updated Jan. 31, 2023
mandy moore holding new baby in hospital bed and placenta encapsulation pills at home

Mandy Moore reveals she’s ingesting her placenta after giving birth

But before you try it too, know that the benefits of placenta consumption are only anecdotal.

Updated Oct. 26, 2022
Yolanda Hadid as the OG 'almond mom' on TikTok

All about ‘almond moms’ and the TikTok trend for millennials who had them

Did you have an 'almond mom?' Then this one's for you.

Updated Oct. 27, 2022
baby getting an infant massage at home

Infant massage is good for babies—and parents

It's all about promoting bonding and parenting confidence.

Updated Jul. 17, 2024
mom holding baby wrapped in a towel - how to give a baby a bath

How to give a baby a bath, in 5 simple steps

PSA: For young babies, skip the soap!

Updated Jan. 19, 2024
stethoscope and ppointment book

The 5 doctor appointments to make for yourself each year

Life is busy, mama, but don’t keep putting your health on the back burner.

Updated May. 13, 2024
doctor listening to baby's lungs with stethoscope when talking with mother about rsv shot

FDA approves RSV shot for infants

The vaccine-like therapy is expected to be available this fall.

Updated Aug. 21, 2023
mom holding a little girl on the couch and kissing her head - mental health days

Why I give my kids mental health days

They can teach your kids to value the mental health breaks we all need—and make wonderful memories along the way.

Updated Oct. 03, 2023
mom helping her kid put on mummy Halloween costume keeping Halloween safety in mind

10 Halloween safety tips and Amazon buys for a spooktacular night

From walkie-talkies to checking their candy stash, a pediatrician shares how to keep tiny trick-or-treaters safe.

Updated Aug. 19, 2024
Amanda Zurawski testifies against abortion ban

Woman denied emergency abortion blames Texas senators Cruz and Corbyn: ‘I nearly died on their watch’

“On top of that, I am still struggling to have children.”

Updated Apr. 28, 2023
mom doing postpartum barre workout with baby

4 postpartum barre workout moves for new mamas

After you’ve consulted with your physician and received their approval to start up a fitness routine, here are 4 moves to get you started.

Updated Aug. 06, 2024
kids on halloween eating candy - the common halloween candy mistakes that parents make

No need to hide the Halloween candy—here’s what to do instead

Here's how to avoid the common Halloween candy mistakes many parents make.

Updated Oct. 04, 2023
Similac 360 Total Care is included in the 2022 Similac Liquid Formula Recall

Abbott recalls some Similac liquid formulas and Pedialyte due to a bottle cap issue

The cap issue could lead to spoilage in some products, but the recall is not expected to impact formula supply.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
Chicago toddler Francesco Bruno smiles in the hospital

Chicago toddler finally goes home after spending 3 years in the hospital

"He's two years and 10 months, and he's been in a hospital since he's been born."

Updated Oct. 25, 2022
woman going for a walk with headphones wearing a sports bra though recent report found high levels of bpa in sports bras

High levels of BPA found in sports bras, according to new report

Maybe don’t hang out in your workout wear, experts warn.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
pregnant womans belly with a breakfast bowl in front of it - best foods for pregnancy

A nutritionist’s guide to the best foods for pregnancy, from the early days to the third trimester

There's a lot of advice out there on what you *can't* eat during pregnancy. Here's what you can eat.

Updated Mar. 20, 2023
mom-holding-her-newborn - baby blues

It’s time to retire the term ‘baby blues’

It's a form of postpartum depression.

Updated Nov. 23, 2022
son with mom who has anxiety

What my son taught me about my anxiety

I can say with full certainty that I would not be on this road to healing if he had not shown me that it is possible.

Updated Oct. 06, 2022
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