Health

Covid infection linked to an increased risk of diabetes in kids, says CDC
Covid may increase the risk of diabetes in children, but here's why you shouldn't panic.

It’s time to swap out your cloth masks, experts say
Meant as a stopgap, cloth masks are no longer serving us.

What are the symptoms of Omicron in kids?
There seem to be slight differences between the symptoms of the Omicron and Delta variants. Here’s what to look for.

Is it safe to masturbate during pregnancy?
Good news: The short answer is yes–but here’s what you need to know.

It’s Science: Kids who eat more fruit and veggies have better mental health
Plus, here’s how to maintain your sanity while trying to feed them.

Proven ways to make new habits stick long-term
New habits stick when your intentions are backed by sustainable routines.

I’m done with New Year’s resolution pressure
Don't forget to celebrate your little accomplishments as well as your big ones.

Pregnant women respond to Covid differently, depending on the sex of their baby
Having a boy, mama? Read this.

The FDA warns pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should not take the Merck Covid pill
Here’s what you need to know.

How to care for yourself after an abortion
Knowledge is power, and so is lots of rest.

Postpartum stress syndrome is the postpartum disorder you probably haven’t heard about
And it's likely more common than we know. Here's how to spot the signs.

The 5 biggest health & wellness trends we’ll all be talking about in 2022
From magic mushrooms to normalizing menopause, we’ve got our eye on these about-to-be-everywhere concepts.

Why PCOS matters to your fertility
5 things you need to know about PCOS and how it affects your fertility.

Covid testing in schools can replace quarantine, CDC says
A "test to stay" policy can protect in-person learning while keeping students safe, two studies found.

Having a heart attack? Take these two steps immediately
What we wish we could have told Carrie before it was too late for Big.

Laura on PPD and caring for her baby alone in the hospital during Covid-19
"Every time a doctor or nurse came in, I instantly shot up and my adrenaline started pumping."

The best pediatric telehealth platforms for kids—and moms
These platforms make doctors’ visits with littles wayyyy simpler.

We’re thinking about diastasis recti all wrong, an expert tells us
And it may even be possible to prevent injury-based diastasis recti in pregnancy, the founder of Studio Bloom and The Bloom Method shares.

Your morning coffee could be making your anxiety worse
Not to be the bearer of bad news, but… here are other energy boosters to try.

Here’s why the AAP supports gun control
"Gun violence is a public health epidemic that is injuring and killing children at alarming rates."