Informational Health Articles

The NuvaRing is a flexible plastic ring that is worn inside the vagina to prevent pregnancy. This clever birth control method uses the same hormones as the pill, but doesn't...

Hot flashes are an unpleasant part of going through the menopause, and for most women, they are by far the worst menopause symptom. Imagine this you're out enjoying a coffee...

Cutting out gluten and casein may help some autistic children improve their behavior, researchers from the Penn State College of Medicine say. Earlier studies had already shown a link between...

Babies who are born in a hospital will undergo quite a few medical examinations, and the first of those are APGAR tests. What do the APGAR scores mean for your...

When can a child stay at home alone, even if it's only very briefly? Most parents find this decision very hard and those with young children may be grateful that...

Breast cancer and mastectomies tend to go hand in hand, but according to a new Dutch study, it's often just as safe to leave the breast intact. The Dutch Cancer...

Toddlers are notorious picky eaters, but it doesn't have to be that way. How do you raise a toddler who will try anything at least once, and who enjoys a...

Lentils are one of the most protein-rich legumes around, and they've also got fibre, folate, vitamin B1, and iron. It's no wonder lentils are a true favorite among vegetarians. Here's...

Have you recently discovered you are pregnant? Everyone seems to have an opinion about your work-out routine when you are expecting a baby. Your doctor, mother, neighbor, or a total...

Urinary Tract Infections are more likely to turn up during pregnancy, because of the hormonal changes a woman is experiencing. As the uterus grows, its pressure can also hinder the...