Family Health Articles

Physical activities are good for children in many ways. Besides just the physical side of exercise, it is also known to contribute to prevention of health problems, overweight or even...

Spina bifida is a developmental congenital type of disorderwhich occurs when the embryonic neural tube does not get closed completely. Itsname actually stands for split spine in Latin. This happens...

What Is A Pap Test?A Pap test is a simple and painless invasive test administered by a gynecologist to look for any changes on the cervix that might lead to...

IntroductionFolktales surround pretty much all spheres of human life. These tales come from times when the science and medicine were not as highly developed as they are today, and people...

Almost every person in the world has heard of emergency contraception and knows that it is one of the ways a woman can prevent getting pregnant after having unprotected sex...

Introduction to Spina BifidaThe development of the human nervous system begins relatively early after the conception. The brain and the spinal cord develop from specialized plate of cells located at...

Spina Bifida - Incomplete Development of the Brain, Spinal Cord and/or MeningesSpina bifida is a severe congenital condition affecting the brain, spinal cord and /or meninges. Some of these structures...

Each and every woman must be familiar with her body. This particularly refers to women who are planning to get pregnant. They should know the full details regarding their menstrual...

Obesity has reached almost epidemic proportions among young Americans. According to the statistics, some 16 to 33% of children are found to be obese and many of them will have...

Both genders, women and men may suffer from some fertility issues. They all should undergo fertility tests and specific exams. These are not the same for both genders and the...