Family Health Articles

Millions of women do pelvic floor exercises, also known as Kegel exercises, for better bladder control. They work for men, too.

Surgery is still considered the best treatment for breast cancer, but even modern, tissue-sparing techniques can leave the breast deformed. A new method of reconstructing the breast with fat, not muscle, is less painful and promises faster recovery time.

Are you terrified of your daughter's impending puberty? There's no doubt that it will rock your world, but being prepared will make things slightly easier (though perhaps no less dramatic).

If you have children, it is likely they have been infected with RSV. The virus affects the lungs and respiratory tract and can be more serious in young children.

Modern society has a complex relationship with breastfeeding: it's "best", but also creepy, difficult,and likely to lead to complications. These breastfeeding myths are all too common.

Urinary Tract Infections are incredibly common and frustrating enough — but what if you have all the symptoms of a UTI but no infection can be found? Welcome to the tricky world of Female Urethral Syndrome.

Gastroschisis is a congenital birth defect involving the intestines of a baby. When a baby is born which gastroschisis, the intestines will stick out of the body through a defect in the placenta.

An outbreak of Enterovirus 68 has been occurring since the summer of 2014. While most cases are not serious, some children have required hospitalization.

Pertussis, which can cause violent coughing, appears to be more prevalent in recent years. Parents and caregivers should be aware of symptoms and ways to prevent the infection.

Enterovirus 68 has recently caused many parents to be seriously concerned about their children's health and safety. Also called EV 68 or EV-D68, it causes a respiratory illness that could be as mild as a cold or severe enough to threaten a child's life.