Family Health Articles

Once a couple has been trying to conceive for 12 months or more, it may be time to seek help for infertility. Where should you go for diagnosis and treatment?

Children who lose a parent at any age are significantly more likely to die prematurely themselves, a new long-term study reveals. Why, and what can we do about this increased risk?

Although exercise has been associated with a reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes, the same cannot be said about gestational diabetes. The risk of developing it remains unaltered in women who take up exercising in the second trimester of pregnancy.

We all know how common diabetes mellitus, and how it affects both men and women of all ages. However, when it comes to the pregnant woman, diabetes can have many more complications as it affects both the mother and the fetus alike.

For most women, the symptoms associated with PMS start in their teens or early twenties, and can continue up to their thirties and forties. So—do you just have to put up with it or are there, for example, foods to eat that can help minimize PMS?

Increasing numbers of Western parents question childhood vaccines, but why? SteadyHealth asked an Indian doctor and an American pro-vaccine campaigner to share their views.

Are you pregnant and struggling to stay cool and comfy during the hot summer months? Here are some simple things that will help you.

Many couples that have been trying to conceive without success for a while are worried they could be dealing with infertility. What are some of the possible warning signs?

The American Academy of Pediatrics just came out with a policy statement that tells parents to read books to their children. They also say it's important to talk, sing, and cuddle with kids. Is this madness or necessity?

Resuming sexual intercourse after giving birth can be scary and exciting at the same time — and almost every new parent has questions. When can you start, what will it feel like, and what else do you need to know?