Cri Du Chat Syndrome: What Do You Need To Know About This Structural Chromosome Abnormality?
Cri du Chat Syndrome is a rare, complex genetic disorder. Characterized by the "cat cry" it causes, it's implications reach far beyond the cry alone.
Do American Women Regret Having Abortions?
Anti-abortion rights groups in the US often showcase the stories of women who were tormented by their decicions to terminate their pregnancies. A recent study of 667 women who had abortions, however, finds that 95 percent believe they decided correctly.
'Why I Oppose California's SB 277 Bill': A Unique Insight Into The Minds Of Anti-Vaccine Parents
Why are some parents opposed to SB 277, California's new bill that limits parents' rights to reject vaccines for their children? SteadyHealth spoke to a mother whose quest for information led her to say no to vaccines.
The New California Measles Vaccination Law: Tyranny or Necessity?
The State of California recently passed one of the toughest measles vaccinations laws in the USA. Here's what it requires, and what it doesn't. Parents have alternatives even under the new law.
The New Anti-Cancer Vaccine That Actually Works
A new "nonavalent" vaccine against nine strains of human papillomavirus (HPV) promises to stop certain kinds of cancer in both women and men, as well as genital warts.
Doctors From Hell: When Your Doctor Hacks Off Your Intimate Parts Without Consent
Exploring a horrific story of medical negligence and what you should know about bad doctors.
Morning After Pill Side Effects: What You Can Really Expect From Emergency Contraception
Are you worried the morning-after pill will give you unpleasant side effects? Here, we run you through the basic mechanism of emergency contraception and help you find out what to expect.
New Evidence That Frequent Ejaculation Reduces Prostate Cancer Risk
New data confirm an observation from several years ago that men who ejaculate more often are less likely to develop prostate cancer. The optimal frequency for sex to completion seems to be 21 times a month.
Why It's Time To #StopShamingKids On Social Media And Beyond
Those photos and videos in which parents shame and humiliate their own kids on the internet? They have to stop. Now, a petition is underway to make it happen.
Hymen Repair Surgery: What's Involved With Hymenoplasty, And Why Would You Want It?
Hymenoplasty, a procedure that restores the hymen, is growing in popularity. Why would you want this procedure, what is a hymen, really, and what can you expect from hymen repair surgery?