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The body isn’t the only thing that changes when a woman is pregnant. A new study conducted by researchers at UC Santa Barbara mapped how the brain responds to rapid hormone changes during pregnancy. Pregnancy is a “transformative period in a person’s life accompanied by profound hormonal and physiological changes,” study co-author Dr. Laura Pritschet said in a conversation with …

A rare parasitic infection known as raccoon roundworm has been confirmed in Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. Two people in the South Bay area of Los Angeles County have been diagnosed with the infection, Baylisascaris procyonis, which is caused by a parasitic worm from the raccoon’s intestines. When it infects humans, the parasite …

Health officials in Los Angeles County on Wednesday warned of an “unprecedented” rise in dengue fever among residents who have not traveled out of the country. At least three cases of dengue have been reported in residents in the Baldwin Park neighborhood east of downtown Los Angeles after they were bitten by local mosquitoes, Los Angeles County public health officials …

When Justine Carter stepped on the treadmill for a quick energy boost last May, she never thought it would lead to a near-death experience. The Utah mother, 33, was fit and healthy — but 12 minutes into her walk, she started having shortness of breath and a pain in her back that penetrated to her chest. When that was followed …

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Soy milk could have great heart health benefits, according to a new study. Research from the University of Toronto found that drinking soy milk can help lower blood pressure and blood lipids, which are risk factors for heart disease. The study, published in BMC Medicine and funded by the Soy Nutrition Institute Global (SNI) and the United Soybean Board, analyzed …

With flu season right around the corner, when is the right time to get the influenza vaccine? For most people who only need one dose of the flu shot, September and October are generally the best times to get vaccinated, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s website. The agency noted that “ideally, everyone should be …

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Suicide is a leading cause of death in the U.S., with over 49,000 people taking their own lives in 2022, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Although most suicides …

A TikTok trend could pose a potential hazard to children. “Glass fruit,” otherwise known as Tanghulu — which involves hardening sugar over various fruits to give it a crunchy topping — has become a growing food trend on social media. Making Tanghulu requires microwaving a sugar and water mixture at 30-second intervals for about five minutes until it’s boiling, according …

Bone marrow transplants can be life-saving for patients suffering from certain types of cancer, blood disorders and other diseases — but for many patients, finding a match can take months or years. Each year, roughly 18,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with potentially fatal diseases that could be successfully treated with donated bone marrow. To help increase the chances …