NEWS / WOMENS HEALTH

Reproductive Rights Benefit Babies' Health

States offering comprehensive family planning have infant birth weights that are healthier than those of states with restrictive policies. >

Say “Awe”

You can recharge your positive outlook by cultivating a sense of wonder. A 15-minute awe walk made seniors visibly happier. >

Keeping Company with Pets during Lockdown

Having a pet provides fun and comfort, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Don't rush out to buy one, but be glad if you have one. >

Women with Broken Hearts

A man and a woman, both 55 or younger, arrive at the hospital with symptoms of heart failure. They are treated quite differently. >

A Real Coffee Fix

Colorectal cancer can be a killer. But coffee seems to slow the progression of the disease and help people live longer. >

The Promise of Online Grocery Shopping

Shopping for food online could be a great way to read labels and get nutrition information. But it's not always working out that way -- yet. >

An Antidote for Loneliness

Loneliness is a mental health burden for many older adults. But not all. People unaffected by it seem to have one quality in common. >

Don't Wake the Baby

What sleep does for the brain varies with age. In young kids, it promotes brain development; in adults, it's a cleaning and repair service. >

Heartburn Treatments and Type 2 Diabetes

Proton pump inhibitors are often prescribed for acid reflux, but they raise the risk of type 2 diabetes. It's worth trying other approaches. >

Flirting Unmasked

A flirtatious look is the kind of nonverbal cue that can work well or easily go wrong. The consequences can be magical, comical or dire. >

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