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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 …

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 …

Aging may not be quite as gradual as it seems. A new study from Stanford University in California has revealed that there are two periods when aging seems to accelerate. These two spurts tend to occur around age 44 and again at age 60, the study found. 11 TIPS FOR ADULTS AGE 65 AND OVER TO ‘LIVE WELL’ OVER TIME, …

Hair loss can be a frustrating byproduct of aging. About 70% of men will lose hair as they age, while half will experience hair loss by age 50, according to Cleveland Clinic. Approximately 80% of cases of male pattern baldness are due to genetic factors, studies have shown. Among women, up to 40% will have noticeable hair loss by age …

Florida recently became the first state to allow cesarean sections (C-sections) to be performed outside of hospitals, as reported by KFF News. New legislation enacted in March 2024 allows physicians to deliver babies — either naturally or via C-section — at “advanced birth centers.” Women who are deemed at “low risk of complications” are eligible to receive these services in …

There are bad ideas. And then there are bad ideas that hurt people. Seriously hurt a lot of people. The Biden administration’s decision to radicallyrevise Title IX rules does more than attempt to redefine sex in American law. It absolutely guts equal opportunities for women – particularly female athletes like us – and seriously endangers their health and safety in …

The Mediterranean diet has long been linked to a bevy of health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, obesity and more — and now a new study has revealed a very specific new advantage for women. In a long-running Harvard study published in JAMA Network Open, women who adhered to the heart-healthy, plant-focused diet were found to have …

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In the modern landscape of self-expression, the allure of tattoos has only continued to grow. But a new study contains a startling revelation: People with tattoos may have a 21% higher risk of developing lymphoma. The study from Lund University in Sweden finds that people’s chances of developing lymphoma increase regardless of the tattoo’s size. MELANOMA PATIENTS REVEAL DRAMATIC STORIES …

Your dental health could depend on your gender. Male and female teeth are very different, according to a TikTok posted by Dr. Ellie Phillips, DDS, an oral health educator based in Austin, Texas. Phillips’ viral video, which has amassed more than one million likes, explained the difference between men’s and women’s teeth. TO KEEP YOUR TEETH BRIGHT, WHITE AND HEALTHY, …