Despite falling lung cancer rates across the U.S. in the past decade, researchers report that deaths from the disease are…
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Younger women hospitalized with heart attacks are more likely to die than men of the same age, “provocative” U.S. research…
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IVF pregnancies may increase risk of blood clots, blocked arteries
For couples struggling to get pregnant, in vitro fertilization (IVF) is a relatively safe medical procedure that can help them…
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Women in labor may be able to ditch ice chips for protein shakes, study shows
For years, pregnant women were banned from consuming anything beyond ice chips and water during labor and delivery. However, new…
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If you’ve been munching down walnuts and scarfing up fish to fortify your brain against cognitive decline, you may be…
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Antibodies in shark blood may help prevent breast cancer growth
A type of antibody found only in the blood of sharks could help tackle breast cancer, scientists have said. It…
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Repeat C-section may be safer option for moms, babies
For women who delivered their first baby by cesarean section, delivering a second baby also by C-section may be somewhat…
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New fertility treatment can induce egg growth in infertile women
For women with primary ovarian insufficiency (POI), getting pregnant can feel like nothing more than a dream. Characterized by entering…
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The ups and downs of hormones
There’s a lot to appreciate about hormones. They play a huge role in everything from getting pregnant to feeling happy…
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