Healthy articles

Pregnancy hormones increase your risk of gingivitis (swollen gums) and even periodontal disease. What do you need to know about the symptoms, and your treatment options should you encounter them?

Smokers have a much higher risk of developing gum disease, which can ultimately lead to tooth loss. What do you need to know?

Tens of thousands of undocumented parents of US-citizen children are deported every year, and all mixed-status families live with this threat. What kind of emotional impact does (the threat of) parental deportation have on children?

The cause of endometriosis hasn't been confirmed with certainty yet, but we do have access to a clear overview of risk factors. What are they?

I thought we were living in an anonymous neighborhood — just how I like it. Then, the neighbor I'd never met before approached me to tell me she watches us play cards.

While no comprehensive theory definitively explains all facets of endometriosis yet, three established theories shed some light — and newer research offers insights, too.

Do certain smells — your grandmother's cooking, that day care center, the odor of a Christmas tree — bring you right back to childhood? You're not alone.

To day care or not to day care — that isn't just a parenting question, but also a nice source of "mommy war" mud-slinging. Here's why you shouldn't feel guilty about sending your child to day care. From a mom who didn't.

Day care can be a very positive addition to a child's life, but your little one will probably need some time to get used to spending time away from you. How can you help your child adjust to attending a day care center?

If detected and treated before the child is six months old, developmental dysplasia of the hip shouldn’t cause significant delays when it comes to learning to walk. Well-child care visits play an enormous role here.