nutrition

Just like long Covid, you can have a ‘long cold’, study finds

The research highlights a possible reason for why some develop chronic fatigue syndrome after illness.

Doctors blamed this woman’s health problems on her weight — but it was actually lupus

Too often, women are told to lose weight instead of getting treatment for serious health problems

Are moms drinking too much?

Alcohol has become a socially acceptable form of self-care—but it's not without risks.

Can I eat Thanksgiving turkey while pregnant? Here’s what to know

The list of foods to avoid during pregnancy can feel long. Is your dad's perfectly cooked turkey among them?

Decongestant in common cold medicines doesn’t work, FDA says. Here’s what to take instead

If the agency decides to ban the ingredient, it could mean products for both kids and adults will be pulled from shelves.

Should we really be worried about picky eaters?

Parents and kids already have enough on their plates, literally.

Jessica Biel gets real about navigating picky eating and school lunches

In an interview with Motherly, the “Candy” actress shares the importance of celebrating small wins.

The first year: Your baby’s health from A to Z

From colds and colic to rashes and vaccines, consider this your just-in-case guide.

Are energy drinks safe for kids?

Although amounts vary, most energy drinks contain 100 to 300 mg of caffeine per serving. Coffee has 95 mg.

The infant formula shortage led to unsafe feeding for many babies, study shows

Nearly half of parents surveyed had to rely on unsafe feeding methods during the 2022 crisis.

Spotting the signs of eating disorders in kids and teens

More children and teens than ever are struggling with eating disorders and disordered eating. An expert shares what to know.

My 5-year-old asked to go plant-based: This is what we learned

If your child would like to make a similar choice, here are tips and takeaways from our experience as we supported our daughter in her meat-free journey.

Got a picky eater? Bookmark these 11 articles now

Your guide to child nutrition starts here.

14 questions you may have about your newborn, answered by a pediatrician

8. Why does my baby sound like Darth Vader?

School cafeterias are finally giving kids what they really want: Lunchables

K-12 schools will be getting the new lunch options in the 2023-2024 school year.

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

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

Healthybaby founder Shazi Visram on her mission to optimize early childhood health

“You can't control everything. But I've also learned that we can shape environments to improve situations.”

5 tips to making safe, brain-boosting baby food at home

Worried about heavy metal exposure in baby food? A developmental neurobiologist and co-founder of Cerebelly shares how to reduce the risk while also boosting your baby's brain health.

Kelly LeVeque wants to make healthy eating easy

“I think we try to hold it together so much that we make no room for our emotions.”

‘Don’t Weigh Me’ cards help empower patients at the doctor’s office

These cards can help patients feel empowered to address fatphobia and weight stigmas in the medical field.