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Recent research shows that most pregnancy-related deaths occur in the year after a baby is born. The discovery is changing how doctors care for new mothers.

New mothers are at risk for up to a year, research has shown. But the first six weeks are the most perilous.

A buzz in the sun can hit harder than dinnertime drinks. Experts shed light on the science.

Sometimes getting on the bike or hitting the pavement is more a mental game than a physical one.

My mother’s second husband wasn’t supposed to die before she did. And neither was I.

Exploring the great outdoors offers a host of mental and physical benefits. But there a few things you need to know first.

The surgeon general has warned that it can pose a “profound risk” to the mental health of adolescents. We asked experts what problematic use could look like.

Lab analysis finds vapes confiscated from teenagers at a school pose a potential risk to health.

Many people want to avoid taking medications. Experts weigh in on what else works.

The presenter shares her diagnosis of debilitating womb disorder adenomyosis with BBC Radio 5 Live listeners.

An advocate for the use of nontoxic construction materials, she co-wrote the first guide to building green health care facilities and designed them to be less austere.

These once-daily supplements claim to boost energy, nourish your gut, support your immune system and more. But health experts aren’t convinced.

In a new travel series, the actor explores the world’s happiest (and unhappiest) countries to try and unlock the secrets of well-being.

Giving up on psychoanalysis made it possible to imagine going back.

What used to seem like an admission of defeat became a source of strength.

Eating packaged foods like cereal and frozen meals has been associated with anxiety, depression and cognitive decline. Scientists are still piecing together why.

A father from north Wales has set up a petition with 100,000 signatures calling for action.

Somatic therapy is surging, with the promise that true healing may reside in focusing on the physical rather than the mental.

Research from the N.I.H. illustrates how persistent and pervasive the condition is across the United States.

The painful condition isn’t just caused by racket swings, and can sideline you from activity. But a few simple tips can get you back into the game.

We’ll share tips and inspiration to help you get moving this June.

Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.

Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.

The author of two memoirs, she recounted the joys and miseries of living as a double transplant recipient.

The cases in England were found during screening and there is no sign of human-to-human transmission.

Research shows that counseling delivers great benefits to many people. But it’s hard to say exactly what that means for you.

Doctors quickly found the cause of the patient’s excruciating abdominal pain. They had to dig deeper to find what was giving him a peculiar tint.

For more and more of Orna Guralnik’s patients, the ideas behind Black Lives Matter and #MeToo are leading to breakthroughs at home.

The unique texture of the tongue’s surface makes it a haven for bacteria. Here’s whether (and how) you should manage it.

Are carrots good? Is blue light bad? Experts weigh in on nine common beliefs.

The union boss urges ministers to reopen pay talks in England after members rejected a lower offer.

The blood-borne virus can lead to liver disease and cancer, but symptoms often go unnoticed.

Veozah, a nonhormonal drug, is effective against a signature symptom of menopause.

It is the first nonhormonal treatment for the menopause symptom.

A former nurse at The Christie alleges trust bosses intimidated staff to stop them voicing concerns.

America’s top physician, Dr. Vivek Murthy, offers advice on how to build meaningful social connections in an increasingly lonely world.

F.D.A. advisers voted that the benefits of a nonprescription pill outweigh the risks. If the agency decides to move on the recommendation, the progestin-only contraceptive could be in stores within a few months.

The agency is expected to decide this summer whether to allow the first nonprescription sales of an oral contraceptive in the United States.

The agency is expected to decide this summer whether to allow the first nonprescription sales of an oral contraceptive in the United States.

Using mRNA tailored to each patient’s tumor, the vaccine may have staved off the return of one of the deadliest forms of cancer in half of those who received it.

Put off by her fiancé’s request for a prenuptial agreement after years of paying her own way, a reader is finding that resentment is crowding out her excitement.

Research suggests that many fitness-themed Instagram accounts risk doing more harm than good. Here’s how to find #fitspiration you can trust.

Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.

In an unusual court trial, a federal jury sided with the drug maker Gilead Sciences in a dispute over who came up with the idea of using a daily pill to prevent H.I.V.

And what are they, anyway?

Some are taking sick days. Others are cutting back their hours. Still others end up quitting altogether.

Nearly a quarter of adolescents grapple with insomnia. Experts say small habit changes can make a big difference.

Studies suggest that allergens could play a role in mood disorders like depression and anxiety. Here’s what to know and how to get help if you need it.

Experts explain what to do if you feel threatened and how to offer help if the situation calls for it.

Cases, hospitalizations and deaths are lower than they’ve been in years. We asked experts how to think about personal risk — and what the future likely holds.

Covid-19 global health emergency is over, more than three years after being declared - WHO says

Sweating, stomach pain, headaches — experts explain what happens physiologically, and what that may mean for your health.

An expert shares tips for assessing health information.

Eating packaged foods like cereal and frozen meals has been associated with anxiety, depression and cognitive decline. Scientists are still piecing together why.

The case against her was weak enough. Did her defense have to mock the very idea of invisible injuries?

The shots would be the first vaccines available against a respiratory virus that kills thousands and leads to many more hospitalizations each year.

Enhanced regulations aim to protect a greater number of working parents.

Protection may last even longer, scientists reported. The finding may be a boon to low-income countries, where cervical cancer takes an enormous toll.

A pay deal affecting a million NHS workers has been reached, but three unions may still strike.

America’s top physician, Dr. Vivek Murthy, offers advice on how to build meaningful social connections in an increasingly lonely world.

The NHS says "positive discussions" with the RCN mean nurses will cover some departments.

Some are taking sick days. Others are cutting back their hours. Still others end up quitting altogether.

The offer covers two years, including an additional one-off payment for 2022/23 and a 5% pay rise.

Can’t find time to exercise on weekdays? Here are five ways to get more out of a Saturday and Sunday routine.

People who spoke two languages daily in their youth tended to score higher on memory tests later in life, the researchers found.

Replacing ill will with good will has marked mental health benefits.

Dr Abdulrahman Babiker can not get back to work at his hospital as the UK refused to fly him back.

Kim Sampson and Samantha Mulcahy died after giving birth in two East Kent NHS Trust hospitals.

The release of an egg, despite being a routine biological process, is a dramatic physical event.

Early in the pandemic, scientists began testing an old TB vaccine against the coronavirus. But the trial enrolled fewer participants than expected as new Covid vaccines were introduced, and no discernible effect was found.

We asked experts — mindfulness teachers, spiritual leaders, and scientists — for their favorite beginner-friendly titles.

A reader is left to make new arrangements after learning that her boyfriend, who had agreed to live with her for the summer, was jockeying for an internship in Washington.

Experts weigh in on octogenarian health.

Historians have long debated the role that Dr. Franklin played in identifying the double helix. A new opinion essay argues that she was an “equal contributor.”

Everyone wants an edge during the N.B.A. playoffs. Some like naps. Some have lucky shoes. Golden State’s Kevon Looney does “Joga.”

Cases, hospitalizations and deaths are lower than they’ve been in years. We asked experts how to think about personal risk — and what the future likely holds.

The number of youngsters having jabs since the pandemic has fallen, UK health officials say.

The ideal breakfast is the one that makes you feel your best, experts say, though there are some important nutrients to keep in mind.

Recent research suggests that while bad feelings can affect your well-being, your perspective on those feelings can play an even bigger role in your mental health.

And other spring cleaning tips from the experts.

There’s only preliminary research on how diet might affect menopause symptoms, but some nutrients show promise.

Experiments using mice found a malfunction in adult stem cells that offers insights into why we turn into silver foxes and vixens.

Imagining a different future can help motivate you, experts say.

The coroner at Stephen Wright's inquest described it as a "very unusual and deeply tragic case".

Joint pain, stiffness and swelling aren’t always inevitable results of aging, experts say. Here’s what you can do to reduce your risk.

The walkout was most disruptive NHS strike yet - with bosses warning future action will risk care.

A note found at Lucy Letby's home stated "maybe this is all down to me", her murder trial is told.

An expert shares four tips for establishing boundaries and reducing conflict.

Here’s what to know about the five chemicals, which most often show up in baked goods, candy and soda.

Sadie has a rare condition which affects how her nervous system controls her breathing.

The judges blocked the drug from being sent to patients through the mail and rolled back other steps the government had taken to ease access.

When Dr. Arline Geronimus first introduced the theory in 1990, her ideas were derided and largely ignored. Now, people are starting to listen.

It’s not just a dating thing, and it can hurt. A lot. Here are ways to cope — and move forward.

Perfect for beginners, these oddly shaped weights offer a low-impact, full-body workout that will bring a sense of flow to your exercise routine.

When Dr. Arline Geronimus first introduced the theory in 1990, her ideas were derided and largely ignored. Now, people are starting to listen.

Nora Ephron once wrote, “Our faces are lies and our necks are the truth.” What do skin experts have to say?

Demand is mounting for Mounjaro — though like some other trendy medications, it has yet to be approved for weight loss.

While researchers are divided over whether more people should have automated external defibrillators at home, those who have used one have no doubts.

Nearly 6 percent of American teens and adults have cannabis use disorder.