Healthy Mama June 7, 2021 Postpartum mental health visits up during pandemic, study finds New mothers sought mental health treatment more often during the coronavirus pandemic, a study found, with higher rates observed within three months after giving birth.
Healthy Mama October 28, 2020 Postpartum depression may last 3 years after childbirth, study finds Intense sadness, hopelessness and anxiety among mothers can last up to three years after childbirth, according to a new study.
Coronavirus September 17, 2020 Over half of coronavirus-infected pregnant women showed no symptoms, CDC report says While data is limited around birth outcomes and COVID-19, two new federal reports found that at least half of pregnant women infected with the virus were asymptomatic, or showed no symptoms.
HEALTH September 2, 2020 Honeybee venom destroyed breast cancer cells: Study Venom from honeybees rapidly destroyed triple-negative breast cancer, a type of cancer that has limited treatment options, and HER2-enriched breast cancer cells, according to a study published in journal npj Precision Oncology.
Pregnancy August 26, 2020 Pregnant women should avoid all caffeine, report says, but some experts disagree Pregnant women, and those contemplating pregnancy, should avoid caffeine, according to a new review of evidence.
Healthy Mama August 14, 2020 CDC launches 'Hear Her' campaign to stop pregnancy-related deaths Hear her, a national campaign to raise awareness of warning signs of pregnancy complications was launched by the CDC
Healthy Mama August 10, 2020 Texas doctor delivers woman's baby 25 years after delivering her Texas doctor delivers baby 25 years after delivering the infant's mother
OPINION May 12, 2020 Larry Elder: Coronavirus response — Sweden takes this different approach to pandemic Sweden appears to be achieving "herd immunity" faster than other countries.
Women's Health April 2, 2019 Dozens of women claim they were secretly recorded by hidden cameras at California hospital, suit says Eighty-one women are suing a California hospital after learning they were secretly recorded by hidden cameras while being examined by physicians, undergoing surgery and giving birth. A lawyer representing the women claims as many as 1,800 women may have been filmed without their knowledge at the facility.
Healthy Mama March 16, 2019 Texas woman gives birth to sextuplets in 9 minutes A Houston woman gave birth to six babies in a span of nine minutes on Friday morning.
Breast Cancer December 13, 2018 Risk of breast cancer may increase after giving birth, study says A woman’s risk of developing breast cancer may increase after giving birth, a new study published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine this week states.
Healthy Mama September 19, 2018 Moms who breastfeed first child for at least 5 months likely to have 'more children overall,' study suggests There are numerous benefits of breastfeeding for mother and baby alike, such as shedding pregnancy weight and potentially reducing a baby’s risk of contracting certain illnesses. But could breastfeeding for at least five months result in having more children? A new study suggests yes.
Pregnancy July 14, 2018 Six North Carolina nurses show off their 'baby bumps' in adorable photo Six nurses in North Carolina who are all expecting within months of each showed off their “baby bumps” in a recent photo shared by the medical center where they work.
HEALTH June 14, 2018 Alabama sisters give birth on same day, around same time, for second time in 9 years Two sister from Phenix City, Alabama gave birth on the same day, at the same hospital, around the same time last week for the second time in nearly a decade.
Healthy Mama March 20, 2018 8 healthy holiday gifts to pamper mom If the special mom in your life can’t do without her morning run, HIIT workout or yoga practice, why not give her the perfect gift that fuels her fire?
HEALTH March 20, 2018 7 health and fitness gifts for Mother’s Day Flowers are always a safe bet, but why not give the health-conscious mom in your life a gift that she can actually use and start enjoying right away?
HEALTH March 20, 2018 10 healthy holiday gifts for moms Whether the mom on your list loves pounding the pavement, prefers a quick workout at the gym, or needs few minutes to relax and recharge, here are 10 gifts that will help her be healthy in 2015.
Healthy Mama March 20, 2018 6 Father's Day gifts for a healthy dad If your guy’s a health nut, extreme athlete, or just needs a little motivation to get off the couch, show him some love this Father’s Day with a thoughtful gift. Here are six.
Healthy Mama March 20, 2018 10 Mother’s Day gifts for body, mind and spirit Whether you’re a fitness buff, yogi, or somewhere in between, every mom wants to be healthy, get more sleep, and have some “me time.”
Healthy Mama December 29, 2017 Cashier, butcher help deliver baby at California market “So many emotions in one," said the store owner. "I’m still in shock yet very happy.”
Healthy Mama July 6, 2017 Mini-IVF: The next breakthrough in fertility treatments? For three years, Saralda Ortiz-Howard and her husband tried to get pregnant until they decided to turn to fertility treatments.
Fitness + Well-being April 7, 2017 7 signs you're hitting the mommy juice too hard How to tell if your once-casual drinking habit has turned into a full-blown addiction.
Fitness + Well-being March 30, 2017 10 reasons you can't lose the baby weight If you’re a new mom, you might be counting down the days when you can trade in your maternity pants for your favorite pair of skinny jeans.
Fitness + Well-being March 20, 2017 What every man should know about sex after pregnancy It’s no surprise your sex life will look different after your partner gives birth — at least temporarily.
Fitness + Well-being March 15, 2017 7 pregnancy sleep problems and how to solve them Sleep can be a catch-22 when you’re pregnant: You’re so exhausted from all of the hormonal and physical changes taking place in your body that you’ll do anything to catch some quality shut-eye.
NUTRITION and FITNESS March 9, 2017 9 surprising first foods you should feed your baby In the United States, rice cereal, applesauce, and pureed bananas, sweet potatoes and squash are some of the first foods parents feed their babies.
Healthy Mama February 27, 2017 More young women are getting heart attacks — here's why On the morning of December 15, 2016, 37-year-old Christine Wayne woke up feeling tired and more rundown than usual.
Healthy Mama February 17, 2017 Is anxiety during and after pregnancy normal? With a 1-and-half-year-old son at home and another baby on the way, Amy Ruggiero, 42, recalled the time of her second pregnancy as “torture.”
Healthy Mama February 12, 2017 Can banking baby teeth treat diabetes? When she was just 11 months old, Billie Sue Wozniak’s daughter Juno was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease that affects 1.25 million people and approximately 200,000 children under age 20 in the United States.
EDUCATION February 8, 2017 10 great gifts for Father's Day This Father’s Day, show your guy how much your children love and appreciate him with a gift that truly fits his lifestyle. Check out these 10 great new finds because let’s face it, dad doesn’t need another tie
