How To Make The Most Of The School Holidays
Are you dreading the school holidays? It doesn't have to be that way. With these tips, this summer should be unforgettable in a good way, even if you're not going on vacation.
Placenta Contains Diverse Bacterial Population
The placenta might be a unique organ, but new research reveals it's not sterile as previously thought. What bacteria are lurking in the placenta, and what effect does this have?
Goth, Punk And Emo Teens More Likely To Attempt Suicide
Alternative teen cultures like Goth, Punk And Emo aren't merely a creative way for young people to express themselves. A new study finds "alternative" teens are much more likely to engage in self-injury and to attempt suicide.
Phantom Pregnancy: Myth Or Reality?
Have you ever heard of a "Phantom pregnancy"? Also called "psychogenic", "psychological", "false" or "pseudo-pregnancy", a phantom pregnancy, though a rather rare occurrence, truly exist.
Biomarker Screening Test Could Save The Lives Of Many Pregnant Women
Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a leading cause of death among pregnant women in developing countries. Could the development of a biomarker screening test soon put a stop to that?
Childhood ADHD Tied To Increased Risk Of Obesity In Teens
It has often been observed that children suffering from ADHD grow up into obese teens. A recent study confirms the same. Read on to find out more about the linkage between childhood ADHD and obesity in teens.
Modern Americans Get Creative With Baby Names
Individuality is essential to modern American parents, the Social Security Administration’s list of popular baby names for 2013 shows — fewer parents go for common names, and the Top 10 list shows quite a few changes too.
Doula Dani: Homebirth After C-section A Gamble
Doula Dani believes there can be no informed consent without information. She shares her thoughts on post-cesarean birth choices with SteadyHealth.
What Happens During The Luteal Phase Of Your Cycle?
Being familiar with your menstrual cycle is helpful to all women of childbearing age — whether they would like to conceive or to avoid pregnancy. The luteal phase is the second, post-ovulation phase of the cycle. What do you need to know about it?
From Embryo To Baby: Human Development
Ever wondered how a baby grows and develops inside the womb? It is not a simple process, but is quite amazing. Here is a description of how a baby develops, from the moment of conception, passing through its organs and body formation until its birth.