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Air pollution linked to lower birth weight in babies, says new European study
Exposure to air pollution, even at relatively low levels, is associated with women giving birth to …
PTI
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Using cannabis in early pregnancy could increase the risk of stillbirth and low birth weight, study suggests
Women who tested positive for cannabis early on during pregnancy had a higher likelihood of experie…
Allana Akhtar
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Plan B has a surprisingly low weight limit - here are the other emergency contraception options
If you weigh more than 155 pounds or have BMI over 25, plan B may be less effective. Here are alter…
Ava English,Lauren Demosthenes
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3 men who joined clinical trials to try male birth control pills describe what it felt like, from weight gain to 'mild euphoria'
Insider talked to three men who've taken experimental birth control pills for research. All said th…
Anna Medaris
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What to know about birth control and blood clot risk after 2 women taking the pill died in the same month
After the deaths of two women on birth control, doctors discovered that they both unknowingly had a…
Kim Schewitz
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A large study linked cannabis use disorder in pregnancy to low birth weight and preterm delivery
Consistent cannabis use in pregnancy despite consequences is linked to negative birth outcomes, an …
Anna Medaris Miller
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Weight-loss shots like Ozempic are changing the game for some women with obesity and hormone disorders trying to conceive
GLP-1 drugs are used for weight loss, but women with PCOS that affected their fertility told Inside…
Emily Farache
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Action Bronson lost 127 pounds in 9 months eating scrambled eggs, chicken, and broccoli
The chef and hip hop artist told Men's Health that will power and the gym were essential in his dra…
Canela López
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A complete guide to IUDs, the extremely effective birth control method that lasts for years
IUDs are a form of long-lasting contraception that come in two forms: hormonal and non-hormonal. He…
Erin Heger,Lauren Demosthenes
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Melatonin can interact with birth control, antidepressants and more
Many people take melatonin to sleep but don't realize that it could interact with other medications…
Ashley Laderer,Raj Dasgupta
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A 26-year-old Stanford grad student created a simple test to predict which pregnancies are likely to become premature deliveries
Mira Moufarrej won a $15,000 award for her invention of a series of blood tests detecting preterm l…
Anna Medaris Miller
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I had my first child at a birth center instead of a hospital here's why I'd make the same choice again
A birth center isn't the right choice for everyone. But they can offer a cozy, private setting to g…
Courtney Telloian,Jennifer Bo…
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6 things that happen to your vagina after you give birth
After birth, your vagina might feel wider, you may have some scar tissue, and your orgasms might no…
Madeline Kennedy,Lauren Demos…
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How to induce labor safely, and which natural methods are backed by science
Depending on your health and the health of the pregnancy, doctors may choose to induce labor anytim…
Sarah Allen,Sherry A. Ross
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What is an IUD? The long-lasting birth control that is over 99% effective
IUDs are a form of long-lasting contraception that come in two forms: hormonal and non-hormonal. He…
Erin Heger,Lauren Demosthenes
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Why trials for the male birth control pill were halted and what limited options are available today for men
Studies on a male birth control pill were stopped because men complained about the same side effect…
Ashley Laderer,Jason McKnight
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Is it normal to miss a period? How many periods you can miss before you should worry
If you've missed a period it may be due to your birth control, a sudden change in weight, or certai…
Sara Lindberg,Rhonia Gordon
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Non-hormonal birth control is a better option for some people - here are the pros and cons
Non-hormonal birth control includes copper IUDs, the barrier method, and sterilization. The effecti…
Sanjana Gupta,Lauren Demosthe…
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7 important things to know before taking Plan B, according to OB-GYNs
Plan B can cause side effects like irregular bleeding and is 95% effective if taken within 24 hours…
Elena Bruess,G. Thomas Ruiz, …
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How to use fertility awareness methods for natural birth control — and why they can be about as effective as the pill
The calendar method, temperature method, and the cervical mucus method may be about as effective as…