TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2023 -- Advisors to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will weigh the possibilities and parameters of experiments with artificial wombs for premature human babies. Scientists have already had some success with the concept in...
TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2023 -- Harmful "forever" chemicals are widespread in the environment, and new research hints they pose a particular health risk to women. A new study suggests women who are exposed to higher levels of per- and polyfluorinated...
TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2023 -- A job that's demanding but less than rewarding may take a big toll on a man's heart health, a large new study suggests. The study, of nearly 6,500 white-collar workers, found that men who habitually felt stressed on the...
TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2023 -- Patients with Parkinson’s disease already face poorer mental and physical health, but now a new study shows they also suffer from decreased levels of hope and self-esteem due to the stigma associated with their...
TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2023 -- The first over-the-counter birth control pill is slated to hit drug stores in early 2024, but questions about cost and insurance coverage loom. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Opill (norgestrel) for...
TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2023 -- When it comes to staying trim, timing may be everything. That's according to new research that found adults who routinely engaged in moderate-to-vigorous exercise early in the morning were less likely to be overweight or...
TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2023 -- A new survey of U.S. doctors specializing in the care of transgender kids finds they're alarmed by pressure to limit patient care, threats to personal and patient safety, and the possibility of legal action. “The...
TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2023 -- Women who carry mutations in genes known as BRCA have an elevated risk of breast cancer. But a large, new study suggests that risk may be lower than generally believed -- especially if a woman has no close relative with...
TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2023 -- A new review of clinical trials with an eye toward successful conception affirms that timing is key when trying to get pregnant. The review found that using urine ovulation tests to time intercourse improved both birth and...
TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2023 -- Playing sports can offer a lot of benefits for kids, but it’s also important to help protect them from injuries. Parents and coaches can make a big difference in helping kids play safely, according to Nemours Kids...
TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2023 -- Millions of Americans suffer from arthritis, and many reach for medication to ease their joint pain and inflammation. The options might seem overwhelming, though. Here, the Arthritis Foundation offers some suggestions for...
TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2023 -- When an earthquake struck the center of Morocco earlier this month, killing nearly 3,000 and injuring thousands more, no one was expecting it. That sudden rapid shaking of ground as the rocks underneath the earth shift can...