Partially paid family leave policies in California and New Jersey helped increase breastfeeding in those states, a new analysis from UC San Francisco has found, but rates increased most among higher-income women who could ...
Oct 25, 2018
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Midlife was once considered a time to enjoy the fruits of one's years of work and parenting. That is no longer true in the U.S.
Jun 14, 2021
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on May 15 that the number of births in the U.S. is down 2%—"the lowest number of births in 32 years."
May 16, 2019
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If you're among the tens of millions of people returning to work or preparing to do so after months sheltering in place, you may be worried it will put you and your family at increased risk of exposure to COVID-19.
Jul 7, 2020
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A new report calling for paid "attachment leave" for newly adopting Canadian families is reaching the ears of policy-makers in Ottawa, where advocates hope their call find its way into federal party platforms.
May 17, 2019
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A team of researchers is calling for comprehensive changes to U.S. health care and social policies to improve diagnosis and treatment of perinatal mental health conditions and mitigate the dramatic disparities that put women ...
Apr 3, 2024
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Parents who take paid family leave after the birth of a newborn are more likely to have their child vaccinated on time compared to those who do not, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of ...
Sep 9, 2019
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(HealthDay)—President Barack Obama hosted a daylong summit Monday to persuade more employers to adopt family friendly policies, but he said the federal government itself needs to do more in that regard.
Jun 24, 2014
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In March 2020, the economy grinded to a halt as the COVID-19 pandemic forced widespread shutdowns of businesses. As Congress watched the economy collapse, it responded by doing something lawmakers have resisted since the ...
May 3, 2023
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Cancer is a disease of ripples—from symptoms that precede a diagnosis to treatment, side effects, and goals for long-term survival. It can impact every facet of life, for the person who receives the diagnosis as well as ...
May 1, 2023
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