New parents: How to cope with sleeplessness?
Newborn babies may sleep up to 17 hours a day, but most don't stay asleep for longer than two hours at a time. As a new parent, that means your night will be interrupted constantly.
What every parent should know about fire safety
The holiday season has officially started. Are you ready for all those lovely candles? If you have a baby or young children, it is also time to make fire safety a topic of discussion again and to undertake some action!
Dormant Butt Syndrome: Work Out Your Buttocks for Back, Hip, and Knee Pain Relief
If you are among the hundreds of millions of people who suffer back, knee, or hip pain, a new study says that your buttocks may be the reason why.
Do We Really Need to Walk 10,000 Steps Every Day?
For years experts have been telling us that (1) the average American walks 10,000 steps a day and (2) walking 10,000 steps a day is perfect for losing weight. New research finds both propositions are untrue.
Thinking Of Having A Chemical Peel?
Chemical peels, essentially controlled damage of old skin to make way for fresh skin, can achieve amazing results ranging from a mild pick-me-up to a radical makeover. What do you need to know before you get one?
Does Going Gluten-Free Really Benefit People Who Don't Have Celiac?
The rise of the gluten-free market is excellent news for people with celiac and gluten intolerance, but does eschewing gluten make any sense at all for people who have no medical reason to?
High Fructose Diet Linked To Poor Fetal and Maternal Outcomes
During a recent study, it was found that consumption of too much fructose during pregnancy can lead to adverse health outcomes in the fetus and can also lead to placental defects.
The Number of Known Genetic Risk Factors for Endometrial Cancer Doubled
Endometrial cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women. A recent study has discovered five new genetic risk factors for endometrial cancer, increasing the number of known genetic regions associated with the endometrial cancer to nine.
Think You Have Vitiligo? Here's What You Need To Know About The Skin Pigment Disorder
Vitiligo, the skin pigment disorder made famous by Michael Jackson, isn't medically dangerous nor contagious, but it can certainly be life-changing. Have you noticed lighter patches on your skin and are you wondering whether you could be affected?
Why You Shouldn't Make Decisions While You're Hungry
You've heard that you shouldn't go grocery shopping on an empty stomach, but how else does being hungry affect your decision making abilities? New research offers fascinating, and slightly frightening, insights.