28 Jun, 2026

Co-parenting at Christmas | 5 Tips for Navigating the Holidays

For many of us, the holidays create a whirlwind of excitement, tradition, expectations…and maybe (well, definitely) a lot of pressure. And when you are co-parenting at Christmasthe added logistics, emotions, and need for clear communication absolutely add up. Shared custody in the United States is on the rise overallBut whether you’re separated or divorced, your […]

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To fight chronic disease, MAHA could look to Slovenia for tips

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia — In the U.S., the Trump administration, driven by health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has elevated the issue of chronic diseases to never-before-seen political salience. Prioritizing these ailments could improve the nation’s health and kick-start its stubborn life expectancy rates, Kennedy preaches.  Here in Slovenia, that approach would be old news. For […]

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How accurate is a home sperm test? Here’s what you need to know (and our must-have kit)

I know. I’ve been there – several times. Depending on what stage you’re at, before you see that BFP (big positive on a pregnancy test, for anyone not yet initiated), trying for a baby can feel like navigating a maze, full of online searches, tests, and uncertainty. While monitoring women’s fertility is widely discussed, male […]

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Eczema drug Kymera succeeds in first trial, could rival Dupixent

Kymera Therapeutics announced Monday that, for the second time this year, it had successfully completed an early trial of a closely watched drug intended to rival Sanofi and Regeneron’s blockbuster treatment Dupixent. The phase 1 BroADen study enrolled 22 patients with moderate to severe eczema (atopic dermatitis), all of whom took Kymera’s investigational pill, KT-621. […]

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Childhood vaccines under scrutiny from Kennedy’s ACIP panel

WASHINGTON — Federal vaccine advisers, in a freewheeling and sometimes combative two-day meeting, recommended a major change in childhood immunizations that flies in the face of medical consensus — and began laying the groundwork for a broader overhaul in the future. New recommendations and many arguments about U.S. vaccination strategies overlook vast amounts of data […]

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Where does it hurt? Nipple, breast or chest – sore, sharp or sore – be specific about breastfeeding pain.

If you’re grimacing, preparing to latch, or feeling a sudden, sharp pain shooting through your nipple, you’re not alone. But let’s be clear from the start: Breastfeeding pain is a sign that something needs to be fixedwhether it be locking, position, feeding, infection, anatomy or technique. Yes, early sensitivity may be normal during the first […]

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Paradigm Health, seeking to use AI to enroll clinical trials, partners with Roche

When people talk about using artificial intelligence to transform the way drugs are studied, they often imagine that high-powered computers would replace any need for human experimentation. But one startup, Paradigm Health, raised $253 million based on a different proposition: AI can make the process of setting up clinical trials cheaper, faster and fairer. On […]

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Heritage in a modern world: reflections from the Grit Studios Crafted Futures panel

Heritage in a modern world: reflections from the Grit Studios Crafted Futures panel On Monday, November 24, Grit Studios hosted a free event at Where the light enters as part of their Crafted Futures program, an evening that brought together local makers, cultural leaders and heritage specialists to explore a pertinent question: What does heritage […]

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Can frozen embryos be shipped internationally? 101 Safety Guide

Transporting frozen embryos is one of those topics that can seem incredibly technical from the outside. That said, once you know what’s going on behind the scenes, everything becomes much more reassuring. And with a specialized partner like Medair Globalthe entire process is managed with calm precision. Medair Global is a specialist IVF and life […]

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