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- U.S. Mothers Aren’t Recovering From Postpartum DepressionNew research shows that U.S. mothers recover far more slowly from postpartum depression than women in other countries, with symptoms often persisting through a child’s sixth birthday.
- Is Full-Fat Dairy Healthy Now? What to KnowNew dietary guidelines embrace full-fat dairy but cap saturated fat at 10% of daily calories. We asked experts to untangle the confusing math for your diet, whole milk,
- The Scary Health Risk That Can Sneak Up on GLP-1 UsersNext-gen weight loss medications are powerful – but eating too little can put some patients at serious nutritional risk.
- How to Maximize Movement’s Benefits Against DepressionUse these six research-supported insights to reclaim your body and leverage exercise as a tool in your treatment plan.
- 3 Ways You’re Misreading the Nutrition Facts LabelEven if you’re a seasoned food label reader, you’re probably making at least one of these mistakes.
- New Federal Dietary Guidelines: Key Takeaways for YouNew Dietary Guidelines for Americans were released this week. A lot of the advice we’ve been hearing for years.
- It’s 2026, and These 7 Aspirin Myths Still Won’t DieDoctors no longer recommend routine daily aspirin for most people, yet confusion resurfaced recently after President Donald Trump said he takes it daily.
- This Flu Season Is Brutal. Here's How to Stay SafeThe year is starting with more than twice as many flu cases and nearly twice as many hospitalizations and deaths from the flu as the CDC reported at this time last year. See what experts recommend to stay healthy.
- What the CDC’s New Vaccine Schedule Means for Your ChildChildhood vaccines are again in the headlines after the CDC on Monday narrowed its childhood vaccination schedule, reducing the number of vaccines universally recommended for healthy children from 17 to 11.
- Here's How the New GLP-1 Weight Loss Pill Compares to the ShotThe Wegovy pill has hit the market, joining injectable GLP-1 drugs that have transformed obesity treatment. One form you swallow, the other you inject. What else is different?
- Exhausted From the Holidays? You Might Have Social Jet LagHoliday chaos can reveal whether your regular routine supports – or sabotages – your circadian health.
- The Mindfulness Tricks That Can Save Your Holiday SeasonA new analysis suggests mindfulness — the practice of intentionally focusing on the present moment in your body and your surroundings — may help people disengage from their phones.
- The Brain Science Behind Holiday Food CravingsYou know you can't resist. But do you know why? Understanding the science behind your seasonal food cravings lets you enjoy without going overboard.
- Winter Rage Is Real: The Biology Behind Holiday MeltdownsSometimes, the "most wonderful time of the year" can be frustrating and overwhelming. But it's important to know that natural stressors can be behind seasonal dismay and there are ways you can stop winter rage in its tracks.
- Hair Dye and Your Health: What's New?Some research links hair coloring to cancers and other health problems. Here’s what experts are saying and how you can stay safe.
- MRI: The Prostate Cancer Test More Men Should Ask AboutPre-biopsy MRIs can help doctors diagnose and treat prostate cancer more accurately. Here’s when you should get one.
- Why Do Bad People Always Seem to Get Ahead?They tend to exhibit specific traits and aren’t all they seem to be.
- Hepatitis B Vaccine Changes: Key Facts for EveryoneA CDC advisory panel is no longer recommending hepatitis B vaccination for all newborns. See what health professionals have to say about when babies can still get the shot, why the age you get it matters, and whether you should see if you're protected.
- Thinking About 'Microdosing' a Weight Loss Drug? Read ThisMicrodosing GLP-1 weight loss medications – using very small amounts of the popular and pricey drugs – seems to be everywhere, but a lack of clinical trial data on the practice has some experts concerned about safety.
- For Kids, COVID Infection Is Riskier Than the VaccineAs parents deal with new COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for children and most pediatric infections remain mild, it can be hard to know what to do. But research suggests that COVID infection is riskier than vaccination.
- Holiday Guests Bring Joy — and Germs! How to Stay HealthyFrom Thanksgiving to New Year’s, holiday togetherness comes with a catch: a spike in the viruses that thrive when we all gather inside.
- Why Your Best Night's Sleep Starts in the MorningRead on for two simple steps to set yourself up for better sleep after sundown.
- Science Reveals 3 New Ways to Relieve Knee Arthritis Pain Although joint damage is permanent, new research suggests promising ways to ease knee arthritis pain and possibly slow its progression.
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