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My coworker asked if I was pregnant, and I wasn't. The confrontation made me spiral, and I debated whether to tell my boss.
When my coworker asked if I had "the nine-month flu," I panicked because I was child-free and not p…
Colleen McNally Arnett
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Bhopal gas tragedy: Effects of leak seen in next generation of survivors, says ex-forensic doctor
He said blood samples of pregnant women who died in the tragedy were examined, and it was found tha…
PTI
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Zika virus: How worried do you need to be about the mosquito-borne disease as cases rise in India?
Zika virus, primarily transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, shares its vector with dengue and chikunguny…
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I had to advocate for myself to get answers when I felt off. At 45, I've learned to listen to my body.
I was having abnormal periods but my hormone levels were fine even in my mid-40s. I had an uterine …
Kimberly Witt
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A brief history of America's love affair with fluoridated water — and why it's now up for debate
Too much fluoride can make your teeth brown, but getting a little bit is a dentist's dream. Here's …
Hilary Brueck
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My best friend and I gave our daughters the same name. We hoped it would strengthen their bond.
It wasn't a surprise when my best friend and I wanted to name our daughters Annika. They have a bon…
Dana DuBois
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A Renaissance Diagnosis? Researchers think Michelangelo hid one of the earliest depictions of breast cancer in the Sistine Chapel
Experts believe Michelangelo's fresco 'The Flood' in the Sistine Chapel may contain one of the earl…
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The AI app Soula seeks to improve healthcare access for pregnant women
Soula app users and OB/GYB experts spoke about the role that AI chatbots can have in healthcare acc…
Helen Li
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I got tested for the BRCA gene mutation while I was pregnant. With my family history, I knew I wanted a double mastectomy regardless of the results.
In this excerpt from "Nearly Departed," Gila Pfeffer describes getting tested for the BRCA gene mut…
Gila Pfeffer
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Most people miss THIS warning on their mosquito repellent vaporizer’s label
Mosquito repellant vaporizers are used almost indiscriminately today and are usually considered saf…
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India might just be the cheapest option for queer couples looking to have a baby via IVF!
More and more same-sex couples are turning to treatment options like in vitro fertilisation (IVF) o…
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My husband and I share phone and social media passwords. It makes me feel secure in our relationship.
Cynthia Loya and her husband have the password to each other's phone and social media accounts. She…
Cailey Griffin
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'Boy Meets World' actor Trina McGee is pregnant at 54. More women are having children at the age when menopause can happen.
Trina McGee, known for playing Angela Moore in "Boy Meets World," is pregnant at 54. While uncommon…
Serafina Kenny
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I was diagnosed with a severe fear of giving birth while I was pregnant. I'm not having any more kids.
Mom Jemma Smith triumphed over her pathological fear of childbirth, known as tokophobia, with profe…
Jane Ridley
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Many women on TikTok are turning to cough medicine to help get pregnant. Here’s why!
TikTok's 'Mucinex method' claims guaifenesin in cough medication helps fertility by thinning cervic…
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I'm a 42-year-old pregnant nutritionist. I eat plenty of protein, love spicy foods, and snack on nuts.
Melissa Pfeister, 42, is pregnant with her third child. She's also a nutritionist and shares her da…
Kelly Burch
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I'm a new mom and a recent cancer survivor. I have to make space for both the joy and the fear.
I'm a first-time mom and recently learned I was cancer-free. I worry about recurrence, but I also w…
Autumn Gavora
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Breast cancer is on the rise in women under 50. It could be linked to 2 lifestyle factors.
The rise in younger women developing breast cancer is complex. An American Cancer Society expert ex…
Kim Schewitz
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My brother and I were born 16 years apart. We had different childhoods, but we've realized we have a lot in common.
My brother and I are 16 years apart in age. We had different childhoods and rarely lived in the sam…
Nia Springer-Norris
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Hilary Swank says she's glad she waited until her late 40s to have kids. It made her a more present mom.
Hilary Swank gave birth to twins at 48. In a recent interview, she said she's glad she's an older m…