Family Health Articles

A man's testosterone levels decrease after he becomes a father, researchers from the United States announce in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. High levels of the "male...

People who are lactose intolerant do not produce enough of the enzyme that allows lactose, a sugar present in dairy products, to be digested. Lactose intolerance is not unusual, and...

Are you pregnant and struggling with depression? If so, you are not alone. Did you know that as many as one in five of all pregnant women is depressed? Whether...

There have been quite a few studies into the impact of stress on pregnancies and the chances of getting pregnant in the first place. But now, a new study of...

Breastfeeding is officially encouraged in most hospitals in the United States, and they also often have lactation consultants on staff to help new mothers get breastfeeding going, and to coach...

Labor and birth are important moments in the life of a mother, and she usually shares these moments with her partner or someone else. If you are pregnant and single...

Parenting is a very personal adventure even though almost anyone you know (and some you don't!) will attempt to give you advice. Big decisions start even in pregnancy, and continue...

Cloth diapers, in a more modern form, are definitely making a comeback! If you are pregnant or have a baby, and are considering the pros and cons of both disposable...

Nothing can guarantee conceiving a baby of a certain sex, but there are some things couples who want to get pregnant with a boy can do to swing the odds...

NuvaRing is a hormonal contraceptive which is inserted into the vagina for long periods of time. Its functioning is not unlike the traditional birth control pill, and like with the...