Pediatricians Say Fever Alone Is Not a Cause for Intervention with Fever-Reducing Medications
When parents place a hand on a child's forehead and feel fever, it's a natural impulse to go to the medicine cabinet and get the children's chewable Aspirin or children's Tylenol. But stopping fever may prolong a child's infection, experts say.
Half of Men May Be Infected with HPV - The Human Wart Virus That Causes Cervical and Other Cancers
A recent study has found that half of all males in the USA are infected with the human papillomavirus, also known as HPV, leading to questions of whether boys, as well as girls, in their teens should also receive vaccinations.
Infertility Medical Conditions in Women
Women’s bodies are complicated and it comes as no surprise that there are numerous conditions that can lead to infertility in women. Here is a look at some of the most common medical conditions that can lead to difficulty when trying to conceive.
Study Suggests Acupuncture Is Not an Effective Way to Ease the Pain of Childbirth
While women have sought drug-free ways of avoiding pain during childbirth for thousands of years, a newly released medical study suggests that acupuncture is not an answer.
High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy Linked to Risk of Stroke Within Several Years
Stroke is a disease we associated with the elderly, but it's also a significant risk for young mothers. In the United States, 1 in 200 persons aged 65 or older has a stroke in any given year.
Babies Raised On Formula Who Start Eating Solid Foods At Four Months More Likely To Become Obese
A study conducted by doctors at Children's Hospital in Boston finds that babies who are raised on formula and introduced to solid foods early are more likely to become obese by age three.
A Complete Guide to In Vitro Fertilization (IVF Treatment)
Since the first “test tube” baby was born in 1978, in vitro fertilization (IVF) has enjoyed great success in helping couples experiencing fertility problems. The following contains everything you need to know about IVF.
Does Erectile Dysfunction Mean A Man Is Infertile? Is There A Connection Between ED And Infertility?
When it comes to erectile dysfunction, the first concern that usually arises is does this impact your chance to have children in the future. An understandable concern, but is this just over-worrying about a common problem or is there some merit to this?
PCOS Diet Menu for Weight Loss and Pregnancy
Infertility is a very common condition for which women very seldom receive needed emotional and medical support. Just in the USA alone, surveys tell us, 3.3 million couples are trying to conceive a child and can't.
PCOS Treatment Options
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition affecting approximately 5 to 10% of American women. Essentially, PCOS is a hormonal imbalance that can affect women in several different ways.