Family Health Articles

Do you regularly — or ever — perform testicular self-exams? If not, you should. Here's why, as well as how.

Just how much of an impact does nutrition make on the overall health and development of a child? Let's take a look, and also examine what foods no child should miss out on.

It is very common to develop constipation during pregnancy. This is because of certain physiological changes taking place in the mother's body. This article will you how can you prevent constipation during pregnancy.

Two of the most commonly used sports supplements may increase a man's risk of testicular cancer, British doctors say.

As a parent, when you first hear the diagnosis of autism, you experience a plethora of emotions. These can include denial, anger, frustration, devastation, panic and guilt. So what’s the first thing you need to do once you have the diagnosis? Breathe.

Applied Behavior Analysis is a set of techniques designed to help adjust behavior, particularly in children with Autism. But is it just another form of quackery? No, it's not. Research has shown it does actually work!

A handful of cases of children who don't seem to age beyond infancy have baffled the medical community. What's the cause of Syndrome X, and could it hold the secrets to aging in general? A new study may give answers.

Eating a healthy breakfast everyday is important for children's physical growth and development as well as their mental health. Parents can encourage kids to eat breakfast consistently by being good role models and providing simple, nutritious meals.

An implantation bleeding is the very earliest pregnancy symptom for some women, but you may just have trouble recognizing one. How do you tell the difference between an implantation bleeding, period, and other causes of vaginal bleeding?

Depo-Provera is a convenient long-term contraceptive. Are you considering the birth control shot? Here's what you need to know before approaching your healthcare provider.