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Only about a fourth of moms in the United States say they have “excellent” physical and mental health, according to a new study. The study, published Tuesday in JAMA Internal Medicine, looked at 198, 417 mothers with children age 17 and under, finding large declines in self-reported maternal mental health and …

While U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Rayshaun Smith served a tour of duty in South Korea in 2018, he started feeling mild knee pain.  At first, he thought it was just from his rigorous military lifestyle or his intense workout regimen. He and his fellow soldiers were spending lots of time …

ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, could be more common in adults than we realize.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that about 15.5 million U.S. adults have received a diagnosis of ADHD at some point in their life. But according to a new survey from The Ohio State University …

From social media to mental health, parents have many worries when it comes to their teenagers — but often struggle when it comes to starting a conversation.  In a recent survey, Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation found some of parents’ top concerns include their kids future, experiences at school …

There may be new hope in the fight against dementia, according to recent research that found the latest shingles vaccine appears to delay the onset of the memory-impairing condition. In the study, published in Nature Medicine on Thursday, researchers found people who got the vaccine lived, on average, an additional 164 …

An estimated one million women in the United States experience menopause every year, but it’s still often surrounded by stigma — something Dr. Sharon Malone is trying to change. Malone, an OB-GYN and the chief medical adviser of Alloy Women’s Health, gets candid about health and aging in her new book, “Grown …

Sick adults and parents concerned over their children’s health may have wrong ideas about what actually counts as a fever.  The answer isn’t as clear as many people might think and depends on a number of factors, medical experts said. Doctors broke down what the numbers on your thermometer actually …

In sweltering summer temperatures, hydration is key to keeping your body healthy. Experts say there are signs to look for to know if you’re not getting enough water. “Your body needs to be properly hydrated to function at its best,” explains Dr. Phillip Davis, medical advisory board physician for ShineWater and …

Two months prior to her death this week at age 83, Tina Turner opened up about having put herself “in great danger” over her health. For International World Kidney Day on March 9, the music superstar warned her social media followers about the importance of keeping an eye on your …

Sibling relationships can be complicated.  While lots of thought is given to fostering friendships and romantic partnerships, sibling relationships are often put on the back burner despite their presence in many people’s lives. Other than parents, siblings are typically your longest relationship, and if you’re close enough in age where …