Air pollution during pregnancy may affect growth of newborn babies
Maternal exposure to air pollution during pregnancy has often been linked to adverse effects on the health of the newborn.
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During COVID-19 pandemic, increased screen time correlates with mental distress
Increased screen time among young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic correlated with a rise in pandemic-related distress, according to research
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Stay healthy and cool during the heatwave
The triple-digit temperatures forecast for this week can expose people to dehydration, heat exhaustion and even heat stroke. UC Davis
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Nursing home staffing during the pandemic
More than any other sector in health care, nursing homes have suffered during the pandemic. Nursing home residents and staff
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Giving birth during the pandemic? Facts you need to know
(HealthDay)—Giving birth during the coronavirus pandemic presents its own challenges, but the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) wants to reassure
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During pandemic’s first 9 months, depression and anxiety increased sharply among Americans
Confirming anecdotal evidence that the spread of the coronavirus has strained Americans’ mental health, Boston College researchers found reports of
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Q&A: Diabetes and fasting during Ramadan
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Our family celebrates Ramadan, but my father was recently diagnosed with diabetes. He is very spiritual and
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1 in 5 Americans did not seek needed medical treatment during the pandemic due to cost
Nearly 20% of Americans, or more than 46 million adults, say they did not seek treatment for a health problem
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Propylparaben exposure during pregnancy may reduce protection against breast cancer
Low doses of propylparaben—an estrogen-like chemical used as a preservative in personal care products and foods—can alter pregnancy-related changes in
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Pediatric emergency visits, hospitalizations down sharply during pandemic: study
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, children’s hospitals across the United States have seen signification reductions in the number of children being
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