Rates of High Blood Pressure Are Rising in Pregnant Women, Study Finds
Hypertension during pregnancy is associated with stillbirth, heart disease among mothers and other serious complications.
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Hypertension during pregnancy is associated with stillbirth, heart disease among mothers and other serious complications.
A protein once thought to mainly protect chromosome ends may also be essential for keeping muscle stem cells ready to repair injuries. Researchers found that TRF2 helps these cells maintain their identity and...
A surprisingly small dose of exercise may deliver major health benefits for adults carrying excess fat around the waist. In a four-month trial involving 315 adults with central obesity, researchers found that...
A sweeping review of more than 350 studies suggests that the protein boom may be overselling what many people actually need. Eating less protein appears to improve metabolism, reduce inflammation and cellular damage,...
In the 1990s, scientists in Australia began searching for the origins of a new disease showing up in places hundreds of kilometres apart. They discovered the origin: bats. And found a way to reduce the risk of bat...
REM sleep is already called "paradoxical sleep." The body is largely still, yet the brain is highly active. In humans, this is also the stage most closely associated with vivid dreaming. Our study, published in...
Researchers at the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS), Imperial College London and UCL Genetics Institute have created a detailed map of cells within breast tumors and identified distinct neighborhoods of...
A protein once thought to mainly protect chromosome ends may also be essential for keeping muscle stem cells ready to repair injuries. Researchers found that TRF2 helps these cells maintain their identity and...
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A new path has opened toward stopping cancer-associated cachexia, a devastating complication that gradually wastes patients away. A KAIST research team has developed an RNA-based therapeutic strategy that blocks a...
Millions look to Nicole LePera for advice on how to achieve contentment and maintain healthy relationships. But her own story is complicated.
About 1 in 4 babies in the Pakistani fishing settlement of Rehri Goth are born prematurely. Researchers are trying to figure out how to bring the numbers down.
With smartphones stealing our attention, we’re picking up fewer books than ever. A novelist shares her eight-week scheme to get you back into the habit Do you feel that it’s harder to read than it used to be? Not...
A surprisingly small dose of exercise may deliver major health benefits for adults carrying excess fat around the waist. In a four-month trial involving 315 adults with central obesity, researchers found that...
A sweeping review of more than 350 studies suggests that the protein boom may be overselling what many people actually need. Eating less protein appears to improve metabolism, reduce inflammation and cellular damage,...
Cancer cells rely on powerful genetic switches to keep growth genes running at full speed, but that intense activity can damage their own DNA. The resulting breaks are repeatedly repaired, sometimes with small...
Personality traits have long been seen as set in stone, with many believing they stop changing once we reach adulthood. A recent study, however, challenges this long-held belief, suggesting that personality changes...
High-salt (HS) intake is a major global health concern, closely linked to hypertension and growing evidence of cognitive and emotional decline. Although salt is a routine part of daily diets, long-term overconsumption...
A daily avocado may help lower heart disease risk in adults with obesity by reducing the number of LDL particles circulating in the blood. After six months, participants who ate an avocado each day experienced a...
The longevity influencer and his girlfriend, Kate Tolo, say they’re studying women’s health – a worthy goal, but perhaps some skepticism is in order The tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson has devoted his life to dodging...
At the Aids 2026 conference, Brazilian advocates said health systems need to be more independent from foreign funding HIV advocates from Brazil, whose health system operates independently from foreign aid, say they...
Sick of doomscrolling? From venues with smartphone swear jars to cabins with absolutely no signal, here are the fun and freeing ways to ditch your device There’s a ritual at the start of every event hosted by the...
I finally hit my protein goal. I may have hit my limit.
The FDA is poised to render a decision on Moderna's mRNA-based flu shot, which could be the first of its kind to market. The decision is expected to reverberate throughout the biotech industry.
Public health nurses have been pulled from other duties in Washtenaw County, MI, to call hundreds of people sick with cyclosporiasis, and try to help them remember everything they ate in recent days.
Neil Hopper was celebrated for continuing to do his job despite the loss of his lower limbs. But what the people he was treating didn’t know was that his injuries were self-inflicted. Now they and their families are...
Say hello to core strength, better endurance, and less back pain.
Dr. Art Ulene wants to inspire older adults to live their lives to the fullest.
Data by one test-maker shows a positivity drop, but rate could be influenced by number of people taking test Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email The maker of a popular laboratory test said the...
Athletes and fans from around the world gather to celebrate fitness and sport at the Olympia World Fitness Expo. One of the events that exemplify this is the Mas Wrestling Olympia World Championships, held annually...
The old way of thinking: Deal with the whole LDL thing when your doc says it’s dangerous. What science is finding now: That’s way too late.
A gene involved in the brain’s overnight cleaning system may change how strongly poor sleep affects Alzheimer’s-related brain changes. The findings point toward more personalized prevention strategies based on both...
New research challenges the decades-old idea that children experience an “adiposity rebound” when their BMI begins rising around age 6. Although BMI returns to earlier levels, a more reliable measure showed that body...
A person’s sleeping brain may reveal warning signs of dementia long before memory problems begin. Researchers used machine learning to analyze EEG recordings from about 7,000 adults and found that an older-than-...
Keeping a regular daily schedule may help reduce pain and depression, especially among older adults with insomnia. Researchers found that consistent times for waking, eating, socializing, and sleeping were linked to...
Five-time NCAA All-America track and field athlete, Anna Keefer, is now known globally by WWE fans as “Adriana Rizzo,” but swapping the track for the turnbuckle has required more than just a name change. In this...
We’ve all had those days when you just don’t feel like hitting the gym, but if this viral moment featuring a fledgling social media influencer and one of the greatest athletes of all time proves anything, it’s that...
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A 2024 state law reclassified misoprostol and mifepristone as controlled substances. That affects how hospitals can access the drugs in non-abortion emergencies, and other states appear to be taking note.
The Democratic candidate for governor says he would make Iowa the second state to drop private Medicaid management companies, which he calls “a disaster.”
With around 66% of Americans drinking coffee every day, its consumption has long been the subject of scientific study. Previous research has pointed to coffee for its positive effects on cognition, fat loss, and...
At a gathering in Central Park, hundreds of young adults revived a childhood fitness test that many of them once loathed.
Hypertension during pregnancy is associated with stillbirth, heart disease among mothers and other serious complications.
Signals traveling from the gut to the brain may help turn meals into lasting memories. Rats showed stronger memory activity after consuming nutritious foods, but not after drinking sweet liquids with little or no...
Congress appropriated $345 million for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for the 2026 fiscal year, but the agency has spent less than $15 million on grants. AHRQ hasn’t issued a new one in over a year.
When surgery became unavoidable, a man with no insurance shopped around for the best price for a hernia repair — and saved thousands by traveling out of state.
Christof Koch is taking on one of science’s deepest mysteries: how the brain creates conscious experience, or whether it creates it at all. He argues that materialism has yet to solve this “hard problem” and will...
Sleeping well during a heatwave starts with stopping the home from overheating. Close blinds against strong sunlight, ventilate when the air outside becomes cooler, and avoid using heat-producing appliances during the...
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California lawmakers gave public school teachers 14 weeks of paid leave in the state’s new budget, a long-sought benefit for the largely female workforce. Gov. Gavin Newsom previously opposed similar measures.
Uncertainty doesn't need to create more anxiety. Explore this mindfulness practice for embracing change and appreciating the ride. The post Resting in the Flow of Experience appeared first on Mindful.
Eating within a shorter daily window may help protect certain thinking skills as people age. In a small six-month trial, older women who limited eating to about 8 to 9 hours a day performed better on planning and...
“But can you make it shorts?” Let’s do it! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cassey Ho (@blogilates) The Popflex Take a Hike Shortalls...
Scientists have identified a possible tipping point that helps determine whether Alzheimer’s-related brain changes lead to dementia. The key may lie in how the brain’s immune cells respond to plaques and tau, offering...
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Much of our perception of what “works” in therapy is intimately linked to our cultural ideas of language, trust, and safety. Psychotherapist and human rights clinician Azadeh Afsahi examines the Western framework of...
An unfortunate truth for me, but a fortunate truth for you. 🥲 The Popflex Super Slit Short is my favorite short ever because it’s so light and comfy, but also...
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Squats. Rows. Deadlifts. Presses. There’s a reason why these are the foundation of any good strength program.[1] But if you’re goal is to be capable outside of the gym, there’s another category of movement that’s...
When you last looked at the price tag for whey protein, you might have hesitated for a moment. And you’re not alone. Whey protein prices have increased significantly worldwide since 2024. Let’s take a look at why this...
When we understand grief as a relationship—to what we’ve lost and to ourselves—we can also choose a more relational model of healing. Dr. Gordon Wallace offers six mindful ways to navigate the winding corridors of...
Is your body trying to tell you something? These small involuntary physical adjustments, or micromovements, reflect a genuine physiological response to internal stress. Recognizing them can help you respond with...
Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I need it to work this time“? Maybe you’re trying to start a workout routine again. Maybe you want to take better care of yourself and finally eat in a way that feels good....
I got this question from a reader last week, and it echoes a lot of questions I’ve received over the years: “I hate weight lifting and no matter what strategy I tried, I just can’t make it stick. Standing or sitting,...
The Director-General of the World Health Organization, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, today concluded the first day of his two-day State visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, underscoring the strong partnership...
WHO regrets the United States’ notification of withdrawal from WHO – a decision that makes both the United States and the world less safe. The notification of withdrawal raises issues that will be considered by the...
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Timor-Leste as malaria-free, a remarkable achievement for a country that prioritized the disease and embarked on a concerted, nation-wide response shortly after...
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the African Union (AU) Commission renewed their longstanding strategic partnership today with the signing of an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the sidelines of the...
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On the occasion of the World Health Day 2025 dedicated to the theme of Healthier beginnings, hopeful futures, over 100 global WHO offices have organized wide-ranging public advocacy actions in collaboration with...
In a three-day strategic dialogue, Belgium and WHO reviewed progress in their longstanding partnership, and agreed to further boost their collaboration on universal health coverage, health-systems strengthening and...
WHO and Switzerland have announced the renewal of their cooperation strategy for the period 2024-2028. In 2013, Switzerland became the first high-income country in the WHO European Region to pilot a cooperation...
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When someone says they want to lose weight, what they really mean is they want to shed excess body fat. However, without a well-designed plan in place, a calorie deficit leads you to lose both fat and valuable muscle...
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This page will be updated as new information becomes available. Last update: 10.24.20 The novel Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has created a global pandemic with its syndrome, COVID-19....