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Post Topic: Health and Wellness

A Black pregnant woman rests her hands on her stomach while waiting for a doctor's appointment.

Jun. 1, 2020

5 minute read

Everyday Racism and How to Respond

Emily Oster

A girl stands with her hair over her face and a mask over her hair, with arms crossed, in front of a blue background.

May. 14, 2020

3 minute read

Are We Missing Important Germ Exposure?

Emily Oster

A baby lies on their tummy chewing on a teething ring and smiling.

Apr. 27, 2020

4 minute read

Does Teething Cause Fever?

Emily Oster

Close-up of a pregnant belly with monitors wrapped around.

Apr. 2, 2020

6 minute read

Is Inducing at 39 Weeks Better for the Baby?

Emily Oster

A stack of colorful magazines are seen close-up.

Mar. 29, 2020

2 minute read

For Pregnant Women Who Are Scared of Hospitals Right Now, Is Switching to Home Birth Better?

Emily Oster

Nitrous oxide hookup in a medical setting

Mar. 11, 2020

5 minute read

Nitrous in Labor for Pain Relief

Emily Oster

Blood sample lies on an allergy test sheet.

Feb. 26, 2020

3 minute read

Antibiotics and Allergies

Emily Oster

A stack of colorful magazines are seen close-up.

Apr. 25, 2019

2 minute read

Is Your Toddler Straight-Up Refusing to Poop in the Toilet? Join the Club.

Emily Oster

A stack of colorful magazines are seen close-up.

Apr. 23, 2019

2 minute read

Nearly All Infants Lose Weight After They’re Born. So Why Do Hospitals Focus on It So Obsessively?

Emily Oster

A stack of colorful magazines are seen close-up.

Apr. 23, 2019

1 minute read

We Need to Stop Shaming Women for Wanting (or Not Wanting) to Return to Work

Emily Oster

A stack of colorful magazines are seen close-up.

Apr. 22, 2019

2 minute read

When You Give Birth, Your Body … Rips. That Might Suck a Little Less if We Talked About It More.

Emily Oster

A stack of colorful magazines are seen close-up.

Aug. 2, 2018

2 minute read

Here’s Why It’s So Impossible to Get Reliable Diet Advice From the News

Emily Oster

A stack of colorful magazines are seen close-up.

Mar. 22, 2016

2 minute read

Ask Emily: How Do I Separate Fact From Fiction on Cancer Treatments?

Emily Oster

A stack of colorful magazines are seen close-up.

Jul. 17, 2015

2 minute read

What’s The Optimal Speed For Exercise?

Emily Oster

A stack of colorful magazines are seen close-up.

Feb. 11, 2015

2 minute read

It’s Hard To Know Where Gluten Sensitivity Stops And The Placebo Effect Begins

Emily Oster

A pair of black boxer briefs hang from clothes line against a blue sky.

Jan. 27, 2015

2 minute read

What Negatively Impacts Male Fertility?

Emily Oster

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