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REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH September 30, 2016

It may not be a boy when dad's been exposed to dioxin

Men exposed to dioxin, a chemical once common in herbicides, may be less likely to father boys than peers who didn't come in contact with this toxin, a recent study suggests.

Nutrition September 29, 2016

The 4 unhealthiest pumpkin spice lattes

Between the pumpkin-spice-flavored kale chips, vodka, candy corn, yogurt, beer, cream cheese, English muffins, Kahlúa, macarons, and the almonds, cookies, cereal, sausage, Twinkies, popcorn, Peeps, and water — it’s safe to say that America has aslight obsession with all things pumpkin spice.

Infertility September 28, 2016

Moderate drinking may not affect women's fertility

Although current U.S. guidelines encourage women to stop drinking while trying to get pregnant, a new Danish study suggests giving up alcohol may not be necessary for improving the chances of conceiving.

Pregnancy September 28, 2016

Task force advises routine preeclampsia screening in pregnancy

Pregnant women should get routine blood pressure checks at every prenatal visit to screen for preeclampsia, according to new proposed U.S. guidelines aimed at preventing deaths from this complication.

Pregnancy September 27, 2016

More US babies born addicted to opiates like heroin

The proportion of U.S. babies born suffering from withdrawal syndrome after exposure to heroin or prescription opiates in utero has more than doubled in less than a decade, a study suggests.

HEALTHY LIVING September 27, 2016

7 people reveal the most disgusting thing they've ever found in their food

At some point, we’ve all found something disgusting in our food.

Pregnancy September 26, 2016

Why morning sickness may be a good thing

For women with a history of miscarriage, experiencing nausea and vomiting during subsequent pregnancy attempts is linked to higher odds of success, a U.S. study suggests.

Nutrition September 26, 2016

6 healthy ballpark snacks

While part of the food ritual of a baseball game is enjoying a hot dog and nachos, if you’re batting up for some healthier options, you’re in luck.

Nutrition September 26, 2016

Doctors 'prescribe' fresh produce with help from food banks

The idea is simple: Load fresh fruits and vegetables into a refrigerator truck and drive it to a health clinic, then have a doctor write a "prescription" for food to improve the diets of low-income people with diabetes and high blood pressure.

MENTAL HEALTH September 24, 2016

Here's why you crave food after mentally taxing tasks

Could the solution to post-study session cravings be a 15-minute jaunt on the treadmill?

MEDICAL RESEARCH September 23, 2016

Fat flora? Gut bacteria differ in obese kids

Obese children have a different population of microorganisms living in their intestinal tracts, compared with lean children, researchers have found.