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'Race Gap' in U.S. Heart Health Has Changed Little in 20 Years: Report
Reassuring News for Women Taking Epilepsy Meds While Pregnant
Record Number of Fatal Drug ODs for Pregnant, Postpartum Women
Remote Monitoring May Help Control High Blood Pressure
Rise in Blood Pressure Upon Standing Could Signal Danger
Risk Factors for Dementia May Change With Age
Risk of Newly Developed High Blood Pressure Rises After Pregnancy
Road to Healthy Middle-Aged Brain May Begin in Childhood
Science Reveals Why Tea Is Good for Your Heart
Scientists Create First Lab Model of Human 'Pre-Embryo' for Research Purposes
Severe Illness in a Child Takes Big Toll on Parents, Siblings: Study
Severe Morning Sickness Linked to Depression Before and After Birth
Sex of Fetus May Matter When COVID Strikes in Pregnancy
Shape, Size of Brain Arteries May Predict Stroke Risk
Shorter Storage of Frozen Embryos Tied to Pregnancy Success: Study
Skin-to-Skin Contact Could Boost Survival of Very Premature Babies
Skipping COVID Vaccine in Pregnancy Brings Big Risks to Mothers, Babies
Sleep Apnea Doubles Odds for Sudden Death
Sleep Apnea in Childhood a Bad Sign for Teenage Heart Health
Small Risk of Autism Seen in Babies Born Preterm and Post-Term
Smartphone Apps May Aid in Heart Attack Recovery
Smartwatch Heart Data May Be Less Accurate for Black Users
Smoking in Pregnancy Greatly Raises Odds for SIDS in Newborns
Snuggling With Dad: Fathers' Contact Can Help Preemies Thrive
Some Blood Pressure Meds Raise Heart Risks in People With HIV
Some Vegetarian Diets Are Much Healthier Than Others
Spikes in Blood Pressure Bring Many Americans to the ER
States That Restrict Abortions Have More Maternal, Infant Deaths
Statins Tied to Significantly Lower Death Rate From Ovarian Cancer
Stillbirths, Other Pregnancy Complications Up During Pandemic
Stress + Air Pollution a Bad Combo in Pregnancy: Study
Stronger Hearts, Better Outcomes in Pregnancy: Study
Study Ties Gum Disease to High Blood Pressure
Study Zeroes in on How Zika Virus Is Passed From Mom to Fetus
Survival Improves for Babies of America's Youngest Moms
Surviving Childhood Cancer Can Take Toll on Adult Heart
Symptomatic COVID Could Bring on Emergency Delivery in Pregnant Women
Tai Chi Could Be Good Medicine for Heart Patients
Taking 2 Supplements in Pregnancy Could Lower Baby's Odds for Croup
Talking to Kids About Abortion Bans Can Be Tough. Experts Offer Guidance
Texas Court Case Could Threaten Americans' Health Care Nationwide
Texas Mother Transmitted COVID-19 to Unborn Baby: Study
THC From Pot Lingers in Breast Milk for Weeks: Study
The Fitter Do Better After an A-Fib Treatment
Tight Control of High Blood Pressure Brings Big Brain Benefits
Too Many Fertility Specialists Still Use a Painful, Useless Procedure: Study
Too Many, Too Few Babies May Speed Aging in Women
Too Much Pot During Pregnancy May Endanger Baby's Health
Tough Childhoods Are Tough on Adult Hearts: Study
Tough Menopause May Signal Future Heart Woes
Toxic Metals Might Affect Pregnancy, Study Finds
Trauma of Racism Fuels High Blood Pressure Among Black Americans: Study
Triglycerides a Stroke Danger, Even With Statin Treatment
Two Meds Better Than One for Many With High Blood Pressure: Study
U.S. Leads Wealthy Nations in Pregnancy-Related Deaths
U.S. Maternal Deaths Spiked Upwards During Pandemic
U.S. Moms-to-Be Are Much Less Healthy Now
U.S. Premature Births Hit Highs Not Seen in 15 Years
U.S. Rate for a Dangerous Pregnancy Complication Doubled in 12 Years
U.S. Teen Birth Rate Hits Another Historic Low
U.S.-Wide Abortion Ban Could Cause Big Uptick in Deaths to Moms
Unexplained Drop in Resting Heart Rate in Youth 'Not a Good Thing'
Unhealthy in Your 20s? Your Mind May Pay the Price Decades Later
Unvaccinated and Having Heart Trouble? That Can Be Deadly When COVID Strikes
Use of Frozen Embryos Tied to Higher Odds for Dangerous Complication of Pregnancy
Vaccine Taken During Pregnancy Might Shield Baby Against RSV
Vaginal Bacteria Could Help Predict Risk of Premature Birth: Study
Vasectomy Reversal Just as Successful in Men Over 50
Weight Loss Helps Your Heart Even If Some Weight Come Back
Weight Loss May Not Affect Fertility Treatment Success
What Are Your Chances of Having a Second IVF Baby?
What Athletes Should Know About COVID-19, Heart Damage and Working Out
What Blood Sugar Levels Best Protect Against Heart Trouble in Those With Diabetes?
What Puts You at High Risk of Midlife Mental Decline?
When COVID-19 Strikes in Pregnancy, C-Section Tied to Worse Outcomes
When Young Adults Vape, Blood Pressure, Heart Rate May Spike
White Women Tend to Get Better Pain Management After Childbirth
Who's Dying Young in U.S. From Heart Attacks?
Why Are More Women Using Pot, Other Cannabis Products During Pregnancy?
Why Are Young Black Americans Becoming Less Heart-Healthy?
Why COVID Infection Raises Risks in Pregnancy
Why High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Bodes Ill for Future Health
Wildfires Ravage Firefighters' Long-Term Physical, Mental Health
Will a Little Drinking Help Your Heart? Maybe Not
Will Pandemic Produce a Summer Baby Boom?
With Abortion Access Under Threat, Doctors Focus on 'Contraceptive Counseling'
Women Exposed to Racism at Higher Odds for Premature Delivery
Women With Type 1 Diabetes May Have Fewer Childbearing Years: Study
Worries May Raise Men's Heart Risks, Even When Young
Young Americans Face Rising Rates of Obesity, High Blood Pressure, Diabetes
Young Americans Still Want Same Number of Kids, Just Not Right Now
Young Women at Higher Risk for Stroke Than Male Peers: Study
Youngest Kids in Class More Likely to Get Prescribed ADHD Meds
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