Family Health Articles

It really shouldn't come as any surprise that US President Barack Obama supports Planned Parenthood, the organization and the concept. But is this quite the same thing as being "for" abortion?

For over 50 years, pregnant women have been advised to avoid all alcohol consumption so that their babies will not be born with a a condition known as fetal alcohol syndrome. Now researchers are saying a few sips of wine are OK. But are they?

New data from the General Social Survey suggests that, like money, sex is more satisfying if we believe we get as much as other people.

All of us have seen photos of car crashes caused by teenaged drunk drivers. But a recent survey by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) finds that the greatest numbers of death of intoxicated teens don't occur in cars.

Estrogen is believed to protect young women from heart attacks and strokes because after menopause, the incidence of these conditions becomes same in both the genders. Now, researchers have found that estrogen loss may also lead to Alzheimer’s disease.

On International Day Of Action For Women's Health, SteadyHealth reflects on reproductive coercion. What happens when your abusive partner decides if you get pregnant, and how can society help abused women?

Don't buy chocolate or flowers this Mother's Day. Instead, choose a truly thoughtful gift that she'll remember for a long time because it will make her healthier and happier.

You have probably seen the famous cartoon commercials that tell the viewing audience that energy drink Red Bull gives them wings. But the American Academy of Pediatrics says that energy drinks really should be labeled "for adults only".

Common sense tells us that it's not a good idea ever to argue in front of infants. A growing body of scientific research tells us why.

Believe it or not, the penis actually does have a life cycle. As men age, the penis undergoes a variety of changes, some of which can affect sexual performance. These age-related changes, however, do not have to interfere with a healthy sex life.