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• COVID-19 Ups Complication Risks During Childbirth

  

  01/20/2021—Women who have COVID-19 during childbirth are more likely to face complications than moms-to-be without the coronavirus, researchers say. More

• If a Nursing Home Resident Gets a COVID Shot, Can Their Families Visit Them Now?

  

  01/19/2021—Uneven vaccination rates and unknowns related to the vaccines could mean that folks in nursing homes will have to remain isolated for a while longer, experts said. More

• During Lockdowns, Women Took on Most of Burden of Child Care

  

  01/18/2021—Despite being locked down during the pandemic, child care responsibilities often fell on women's shoulders, a new study shows. More

• Fresh Embryos Beat Frozen for IVF: Study

  

  01/15/2021—When it comes to in vitro fertilization, new research suggests fresh is best. More

• What Happened to the Flu This Year?

  

  01/15/2021—The United States has far fewer flu cases than normal, and experts say it's probably due to measures people are taking to protect themselves from COVID-19. More

• 'Awareness' Under C-Section Anesthesia May Be Less Rare Than Thought

  

  01/13/2021—It's a woman's worst nightmare: You're having a C-section under anesthesia, but you suddenly become aware of what is happening during your surgery. More

• Cold Weather Exercise Could Burn More Fat

  

  01/07/2021—If you want to burn fat this winter, take your exercise outdoors, researchers say. More

• Hope Can Save People From Making Bad Choices: Study

  

  01/07/2021—The investigators wanted to find out why some people are more likely to fall into risky behaviors, such as gambling, drinking too much, taking drugs and overeating. More

• Study Finds No Benefit From Supplemental Oxygen During Labor

  

  01/05/2021—The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that women be given supplemental oxygen when fetal heart monitoring shows an abnormal heart rate. That's based on the possibility that oxygen deprivation is causing the problem. More

• Stressed Out in Lockdown, America's Young Adults Are Overeating

  

  01/04/2021—When the coronavirus pandemic started, many people began baking banana bread and sourdough loaves at home. Stress eating is nothing new, and 2020 was a year filled with angst for a lot of people. More

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