Health
Got questions about the Covid vaccine for kids under 5? We’ve got answers
Vaccines are now available for kids ages 6 months to 5 years. As more guidelines are announced, we’ll update you here.
10 unexpected changes that happened after I quit drinking
While some sobriety benefits came right away, new ones continue to emerge even three years later.
The majority of women who seek abortions are already mothers
The latest CDC data show that 60% of abortion patients already have one child.
Laura Clery gets real about addiction, why she filmed her birth and raising a son with autism
YouTube star, funny woman, and author Laura Clery is known for her…
Why your teen will tune you out
In preparation for adulthood, teens’ brains are biologically programmed to prioritize unfamiliar voices.
Mom explains how her FitBit prevented her from making mom friends in hilarious viral TikTok
We'll never look at a FitBit the same way again.
AAP now recommends screening all kids 12 and up for depression and suicide risk
Depression and suicide risk in children has reached unprecedented levels. Last year…
988 is the mental health version of 911, and it’s launching in July
The new national mental health hotline is launching next month, but most states still don’t have funding to support it.
Forced pregnancy impacts mental health. Here’s how
A study shows that five years after having an abortion, nearly all women say it was the right decision. In contrast, lack of abortion access can lead to anxiety and depression.
We may be able to detect gestational diabetes earlier in pregnancy, study shows
Spotting the disorder sooner could improve outcomes before and after pregnancy.
What’s it like to be pregnant and chronically ill?
"For me, it’s meant the risk of long-term immobility because my Symphis Pubis is at risk of rupture and I can no longer walk. It means another four and a half months minimum of immobility to go. If the SP ruptures it could mean further more extreme long term disability, loss of mobility, incontinence and need for surgical intervention."
Try these natural remedies to soothe seasonal allergies in kids
Here's how to help them get through the stuffy season with as few sniffles as possible.
New study shows an alarming increase in melatonin overdoses in children
A new study shows a rise in poisonings in children due to too much melatonin.
Everything you need to know about getting pregnant
Ready to make a baby? Here’s where to start.
Science confirms having more than two kids can be hard on your brain
Having three or more children is equivalent to an additional 6.2 years of aging.
Want a safe summer camp experience? What to look for—and what to avoid
Summer camp safety tips to keep your little camper safe all summer long.
It’s Science: Taking a vitamin C supplement may put you in the mood
One study shows vitamin C may increase the frequency of a certain type of sexual activity.
How to know when anxiety, depression and fatigue are symptoms of physical conditions
Too many doctors are dismissing symptoms of chronic illness as women’s mental health concerns. Here’s how to tell the difference and become your own health advocate.
Which birth control is the best at preventing pregnancy?
Here are your chances of getting pregnant on 13 different types of contraception.
What pregnant moms really need to register for? Way more postpartum support
“There were plenty of things I needed after giving birth, but none of them were on my registry.”