Need help figuring out breastfeeding? There’s an app for that, researchers say. “Telelactation” support is effective in promoting breastfeeding among new mothers, according to a new report published Feb. 27 in JAMA Network Open. Moms who received virtual support through a free app reported slightly higher rates of breastfeeding six months after delivery, compared to… read on > read on >
Many young women entering menopause suffer needlessly from symptoms related to the transition, a new study suggests. More than half of women aged 30 to 35 have already developed moderate to severe symptoms of impending menopause, researchers found. These include mood swings, delayed or absent periods, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, painful sex, heart palpitations and… read on > read on >
Women experience a great deal of pain or discomfort from common gynecological problems like endometriosis, heavy or irregular periods and ovarian cysts. But even worse, these reproductive health problems might be increasing their risk of heart disease and stroke, according to new findings published Feb. 24 in the journal Heart. Women with one or more… read on > read on >
A parent’s mental health appears to influence their kids’ chances of developing anxiety, ADHD and other behavioral disorders, a new study says. Children were more than four times as likely to develop severe ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) if their caregiver had poor or fair mental health, compared to kids of caregivers in excellent mental health, researchers… read on > read on >
Turns out, Americans may be drinking less coffee, soda and tea, but they’re getting more caffeine than ever. A new study of more than 49,000 U.S. adults found that while fewer are sipping caffeinated drinks, those who do are choosing much stronger doses, with coffee taking the lead. The result? Caffeine intake is rising, even… read on > read on >
New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a major lawsuit yesterday, accusing 13 e-cigarette companies of illegally selling flavored vapes and targeting young kids through deceptive marketing. The 192-page complaint claims the companies — Puff Bar, Evo Brands, PVG2, Demand Vape, Magellan, Happy Distro, Midwest Goods, Pod Juice, Safa Goods, Mi-One, Mylé, MVH I and… read on > read on >
Turns out, Americans may be drinking less coffee, soda and tea, but they’re getting more caffeine than ever. A new study of more than 49,000 U.S. adults found that while fewer are sipping caffeinated drinks, those who do are choosing much stronger doses, with coffee taking the lead. The result? Caffeine intake is rising, even… read on > read on >
New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a major lawsuit yesterday, accusing 13 e-cigarette companies of illegally selling flavored vapes and targeting young kids through deceptive marketing. The 192-page complaint claims the companies — Puff Bar, Evo Brands, PVG2, Demand Vape, Magellan, Happy Distro, Midwest Goods, Pod Juice, Safa Goods, Mi-One, Mylé, MVH I and… read on > read on >
FRIDAY, Feb. 21, 2025 (HealthDay news) — Superhero slugfests and TV tough-guy shootouts might have long-term effects on a preschool boy’s behavior, a new study says. Boys exposed to violent media between ages 3 and 5 are more likely to develop aggressive and antisocial behaviors by the time they turn 15, researchers report. “Our study… read on > read on >
Women of color are less likely to receive prompt follow-up testing after abnormal mammogram results, a new study has found. Minority women are less likely than white women to receive a same-day advanced imaging or biopsy after an abnormal mammogram, even though they have similar access to those services, researchers reported. Black women were 44%… read on > read on >
Women who develop a complication like diabetes or high blood pressure during pregnancy are at higher risk of stroke or heart disease in the years after delivery. Unfortunately, their doctors aren’t taking this health risk seriously enough, a new study suggests. Fewer than 1 in 5 women (17%) diagnosed with gestational diabetes or high blood… read on > read on >
High school athletes often hit the field improperly fueled for the competition ahead, because they haven’t been taught important basics of nutrition, a new study says. In surveys, teen athletes revealed a dramatic lack of knowledge about nutrition facts that could help them compete harder and recover better, researchers reported recently in the journal Nutrition.… read on > read on >
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Newborns are more likely to be born sickly if their moms are exposed to air pollution during pregnancy, a new study says. A woman’s exposure to air pollution during the last month of pregnancy can increase their newborn’s risk of landing in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), according to findings published recently in the… read on > read on >
TUESDAY, Feb. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) –Extensive genetic testing is recommended for all children with epilepsy, unexplained developmental delays, autism and other neurological conditions. New research, however, shows that Black children are less likely than white kids to complete such testing. This type of testing uncovers whether a child’s neurodevelopmental disorder is caused by a gene… read on > read on >
In the first 18 months after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, most states with abortion bans saw a rise in infant deaths, new research reveals. Two studies, published Feb. 13 in JAMA, show that states that enforced complete or near-total abortion bans after six weeks of pregnancy saw a 6% overall rise… read on > read on >
The most common formulation of birth control pills has been linked to a doubling of relative risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study finds. Contraceptive vaginal rings and skin patches formulated in the same way were also linked to higher heart risks. Danish researchers stressed that the absolute risk to any one woman… read on > read on >
