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The number of women going through pregnancy without prenatal care is growing — even though the overall number of babies born in the U.S. is falling, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The lopsided trend, published Tuesday by the CDC’s National Center...

More pregnant women are going without prenatal care, CDC finds

The University of Nottingham is involved in a programme that will study more than 200,000 women.

New research into condition affecting pregnant women

Medically reviewed by Renita White, MDMedically reviewed by Renita White, MD. Most fetuses are nestled inside the uterus (womb), curled up tight. This cozy position, knees to chest, is known as the fetal position. During pregnancy, the fetal position also refers to the direction a fetus faces in the uterus and is especially important as you approach delivery.

Fetal Position in the Womb

There are a lot of potential symptoms women can experience during perimenopause and menopause. Unfortunately, many aren't discussed, which can cause you to be alarmed if you happen to experience something like menopause flooding. If you find yourself suddenly soaking through tampons or pads at a rate you haven't experienced...

What Causes "Menopause Flooding"? 3 Ob-Gyns Explain

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If you're a Gen Xer or millennial, you may have noticed an unsettling trend lately: the mention of the word perimenopause pops up more and more. You may even be getting Facebook ads about it now (rude). But you can't argue that the frequency you find yourself Googling about perimenopause has definitely spiked. And one of the questions likely plaguing you right now is WTF is up with bleeding during perimenopause.

Bleeding During Perimenopause Can Be A Roller Coaster. Here’s What You Should Know.

A groundbreaking study is bringing hope to those whose waters break early during pregnancy, researchers have said. Previously, many of those who experienced preterm premature rupture of the membranes (PPROM) prior to 23 weeks' gestation were offered a termination, having been told there was virtually no chance of survival and that it could be dangerous to continue with the pregnancy.

Study sheds new light on pregnancy complication

More than 1 million American women enter menopause every year. Here’s what to know and how to treat it.

What to know about menopause, according to a doctor

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

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Fact checked by Nick BlackmerFact checked by Nick Blackmer      Chronic blood pressure among people pregnant for up to 20 weeks doubled between 2008 and 2021, according to recent research.The percentage of pregnant people with chronic hypertension who were treated for the condition remained low, at 60%.Doctors attribute the rise in prevalence of chronic hypertension to increased rates of obesity.
The prevalence of chronic hypertension among pregnant people doubled between 2008 and 2021, according to recent research. The study, published in the journal Hypertension, also found that about 40% of people with chronic hypertension didn’t get treated with...

Study Finds High Blood Pressure Among Pregnant People Is Soaring—Here's Why

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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When I studied Anthropology in college, I learned that teeth have been indicators of economic status just about forever. Archaeologists look at the teeth in ancient skeletons and know who the rich were based on their tooth decay. During the Renaissance period, it became fashionable for women to blacken their teeth to look like they were better off than they were, because the royals and aristocrats, who could afford sugar and sweets, had more rotten and missing teeth than the poor.

Opinion: Stop Stereotyping Bad Teeth as a Sign of Drug Addiction

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

MoMo or mono-mono twins are identical twins who develop in a single amniotic sac and share a placenta. The terms "MoMo" and "mono-mono" are short for "monoamniotic-monochorionic," which refers to a single chorion (the outer membrane surrounding an embryo) and a single amniotic sac (the bag of waters that contains the fetuses). This type of twinning is very rare and comes with some increased risks. Here's what to know about pregnancy with mono-mono twins.

What To Know About Pregnancy With Mono-Mono Twins

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(Reuters) -Trial results show Eli Lilly's weight loss drug Zepbound reduces the risk of hospitalization, death and other outcomes for obese adults with a common type of heart failure, the company said on Thursday as it continues to build a case for the medication's wider health benefits.

Lilly says weight loss drug cuts heart failure risk by 38% in trial

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

A U.S. District Judge has ruled that all Tylenol lawsuits brought by families of children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or autism will be dismissed, after determining that plaintiffs cannot use a “piecemeal” approach to establish that use of acetaminophen during pregnancy causes developmental disorders in children.

MDL Judge Grants Summary Judgment in All Tylenol Lawsuits Over Autism, ADHD

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Recently, the term "insulin resistance" has become a buzzword across health forums and social media. It's mentioned in discussions about the latest diabetes medications, debated by gym enthusiasts, and dissected by health influencers.

Insulin Resistance: The Silent Warning Signs You Need to Be Aware Of

Medically reviewed by Rafle Fernandez, MDMedically reviewed by Rafle Fernandez, MDAn enlarged heart (also known as cardiomegaly) isn't a condition on its own but is often an underlying sign of heart problems. Several conditions like coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, and kidney disease can cause an enlarged heart.Some people with an enlarged heart don't experience symptoms at all, but others may experience symptoms like trouble breathing, a racing heartbeat, and fluid build-up—all of which tend to worsen with physical exertion.  
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Signs and Symptoms of an Enlarged Heart (Cardiomegaly)

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Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have uncovered a potential breakthrough in autism prevention. A new study, published in the journal Brain, Behavior, & Immunity – Health and also published online by the National Institute of Health, found that administering broad-spectrum cannabidiol (CBD) oil during pregnancy may prevent the development of autism-like behaviors in … 
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Prenatal CBD May Block Autism Traits in At-Risk Babies, Finds Study

Individuals using the blockbuster weight loss and diabetes drugs Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro or Zepbound before undergoing digestive tract exams may face an increased risk of aspiration during the procedure, according to the findings of a new study. The drugs are all part of a popular class of medications, known as...

Ozempic Users Face Increased Risk of Lung Complications After Digestive Tract Exams: Study

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More U.S. Women Going Through Pregnancy Without Prenatal Care: CDC

Although the birth rate in the U.S. is dropping, more women are going without crucial prenatal care, which could increase the risk of serious or life-threatening...

More U.S. Women Going Through Pregnancy Without Prenatal Care: CDC

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