Shame, Embarrassment Regarding Walking Problems Can Isolate MS Patients

A mom with multiple sclerosis (MS) struggled to keep her balance, frustrated by her frequent missteps and stumbles.

But what really hurt was her 6-year-old daughter’s reaction to her plight.

“My daughter told me to stop walking with them basically because it’s embarrassing when I fall,” the mother recounted in...

Heavy Wildfire Smoke During Pregnancy May Be Linked to Increased Autism Risk

As wildfires become more frequent and severe across the Western United States, new research suggests the thick blankets of smoke they produce may have long-lasting effects on fetal development.

A study of millions of California births has found a link between exposure to intense wildfire smoke during pregnancy and an increased likelihood o...

School Stress at Age 15 May Leave Long-Term Mental Health Scars

The intense pressure to succeed academically at age 15 may cast a long shadow, increasing the risk of depression and self-harm well into a person's 20s, a new study says.

While many parents and teachers view high expectations as a necessary push toward success, the research suggests that for many, the "push" becomes a "shove" that damages ...

Couples Who Do This One Thing Feel More Satisfied And Secure Together

Couples who take time to slow down and enjoy the good moments they share may feel closer, argue less and feel more confident their relationship will last, a new study suggests.

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign found that couples who regularly pause to appreciate positive experiences together — a habit dubbed...

FDA Expands Tater Tot Recall Tied to Possible Plastic Contamination

A recall of frozen tater tots has expanded after federal officials warned that hundreds of thousands of pounds could contain pieces of plastic.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the expanded recall now covers about 648,000 pounds of frozen tater tots made by McCain Foods at a facility in Idaho.

The recall began last mo...

A Florida College Has Reported More Than 40 Measles Cases

A measles outbreak at a private college in southwest Florida is raising new concerns about how quickly the virus can spread.

More than 40 cases have been reported at Ave Maria University, making it one of the largest measles outbreaks recorded on a U.S. college campus.

Experts say the situation shows how measles, once mostly seen in ...

Baby Food Recalled Nationwide Over Mold Toxin Concern

A baby food product sold across most of the United States is being pulled from store shelves after tests found higher-than-expected levels of a toxin linked to mold, federal officials said.

Initiative Foods is recalling one lot of its Tippy Toes Apple Pear Banana fruit puree after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found elevated ...

Abortion Restrictions Increase Deaths Among Expecting And New Moms, Researchers Report

Anti-abortion laws are associated with more deaths among expecting and new mothers, a new study says.

Increased numbers of state-level abortion restrictions in the U.S. are linked to a parallel increase in maternal deaths between 2005 and 2023, according to findings presented at a meeting of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine in Las V...

Most Skip Physical Therapy Homework, Slowing Their Recovery

Most people are skipping some or all their physical therapy homework, potentially stalling or even setting back their recovery, a new survey has found.

More than 3 of 4 patients (76%) assigned physical therapy exercises to perform at home don’t stick with it, according to the survey from the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Cente...

Smartphone App Successfully Supports First-Time Moms

First-time moms are facing a potentially overwhelming amount of stress, caring for their new baby while also managing their own recovery from pregnancy and birth.

But a new smartphone app can provide them much-needed support, according to a study presented at a meeting in Las Vegas of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine.

First-ti...

Vegetarian Upbringing Not More Likely To Stunt Toddlers' Growth, Study Finds

Babies’ growth isn’t more likely to be stunted if they’re raised on a vegetarian diet, a new study says.

Tracking nearly 1.2 million infants, researchers found that by age 2 those raised in vegan and vegetarian households follow growth trajectories nearly identical to their omnivorous peers, according to findings publishe...

Brain Implant Can Read Movement Of Parkinson's Patients, Opening Door To More Effective Treatment

A new advance might help doctors improve movement in people with Parkinson’s disease by tracking their gait-related brain waves in real time.

An experimental brain implant can capture the signals of movement-related brain regions while Parkinson’s patients perform daily activities like walking to the kitchen or strolling throug...

Teen Sexting Has Surged In U.S.

Teen “sexting” has surged in the U.S., leaving countless teenagers vulnerable to harassment, exploitation and extortion, a new study says.

Nearly 1 in 3 teens (32%) have received a sext, and almost 1 in 4 (24%) has sent one, researchers reported in the Journal of Adolescent Health.

That’s up from 2019, when...

Love Sweet Iced Coffee? Thailand Wants You To Drink It With Less Sugar

Thailand is taking aim at sugary drinks as health officials warn that too much sugar is fueling rising rates of obesity and diabetes.

Earlier this week, nine major coffee chains across the Southeast Asian country agreed to cut the default sugar content in some of their drinks by half, as part of a new government-backed effort to curb exces...

Scientists Find Compound That May Speed Jet Lag Recovery

A team of scientists in Japan has discovered a compound that may help reset the body’s internal clock, a finding that could lead to better treatments for jet lag and sleep problems tied to shift work.

The compound, called Mic-628, acts directly on the body’s circadian rhythm, the internal system that controls sleep, wakefulness...

Why Chemo Causes Unwanted Side Effects And How To Treat Them

Chemotherapy is one of the most common weapons in the cancer-treatment arsenal, but its side effects are well known.

Hair loss. Nausea and vomiting. Mouth sores. Fatigue.

The side effects a person with cancer may have are affected by the type of cancer being treated and the chemotherapy drug being used. But a Boston-based cancer spec...