If you've ever felt your insides twist in knots before a big speech, you know the stomach listens carefully to the brain. In fact, the entire digestive system is closely tuned to a person's emotions and state of mind, says William E. Whitehead, PhD, a...
Before you reach your third trimester, you should be thinking about registering for a childbirth education class. Like most prospective parents, you're probably apprehensive about labor, delivery, and your first days with your new baby. The courses ar...
In an earnest, but possibly misguided attempt to enable men and teens to see what it feels like to be pregnant, somebody decided to invent something called "The Empathy Belly." Men strap on this prosthetic torso -- complete with a bulging tummy and sw...
New parents are easy to spot: The bloodshot eyes and dazed expressions are an instant tip-off. Although the birth of a child is a joyous event, many parents are taken aback by how exhausted they feel during those first weeks and months. Newborns usual...
When teenagers go job hunting, they often have just one thing in mind: money -- money for dates, college, or even their family's rent and groceries. They aren't worried about long-term job security or climbing the career ladder. And for the most part,...
You may have heard that some genes put women at extra risk for breast cancer. If your mother, grandmother, aunt, or sister has had the disease, you may very well wonder if a breast cancer gene runs in your family. The first thing you should know is th...
By Sarah HenryIt was big news in 2002 when researchers called a halt to a major government-run study of a hormone therapy used by millions of older women. Researchers stopped the study, one of a series of clinical trials under the Women's Health Initi...
Lisa Asta, MDJudy* needed my medical clearance to keep walking. It was a beautiful fall morning in southern California, and more than 2,500 walkers were setting off for the final leg of a 75-mile, three-day walk from Santa Barbara to Malibu to raise m...
If your doctor has scheduled you to have a breast biopsy, you may be wondering what to expect from the procedure.Here, experts will break down exactly what a breast biopsy is, the different types and what happens during each. Plus, you’ll learn what r...
How does breast cancer occur?Breast cells become cancerous when they mutate and start to multiply at an abnormally fast pace, crowding out healthy tissue. The abnormal cells grow into a dense mass that may be visible on a mammogram or that you may fee...
You've discovered a lump in your breast and you begin to panic, but what if it's benign?That's often the case, with most lumps found in the breasts turning out to be noncancerous, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS).Here, experts will guide...
Millions of Americans have considered adopting a child, and small wonder. For many people, adoption is the ideal way -- and possibly the only way -- to make a family grow. If you're thinking about adopting a child, either from the United States or abr...
Whether you're at the top of the career ladder or a few rungs down, chances are you've felt some stress on the job. In a survey reported by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 40 percent of Americans said their jobs were "very o...
SUNDAY, June 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- If you have a family history of cancer and are considering genetic counseling to measure your risk for the disease, an expert offers some advice.Genetic counseling can help you understand your family's cancer ...
How can I make my home safe for my child?Parents worry endlessly about how to protect their children from everything -- from ill-intentioned strangers to random bullets and stray dogs -- but many overlook one of the biggest threats to their children's...
Guns in the home would be 100 percent safe for kids -- if the guns were always unloaded, locked away, and never touched. But as soon as a bullet enters the chamber and a hand nears the trigger, guns become a serious hazard to children. According to th...
We've all heard the adage, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me." Yet name-calling does hurt -- especially when the person doing it is a parent, a teacher, or a coach. Hollering might strike you as a natural and effectiv...
A child left alone in a dirty apartment while his parent sits in a bar drinking -- this is the sort of picture "neglect" often brings to mind. But child neglect can take many fo...
A theme park may seem like the most family-friendly vacation destination, but that's not always the case. Along with the rides, attractions, and cartoon characters come to life, you and your child might well encounter long lines, high temperatures, an...
What is cerebral palsy?The growth of a human brain is an incredible feat of nature. Even before a baby is born, many billions of neurons have to fit together as precisely as the pieces of a puzzle. With that kind of complexity, it's no wonder that the...
The headline in the paper morning made me recoil. Another young boy had died in a wilderness boot camp -- a victim, like many before him, of abuse at the hands of those in charge of helping him. That was 20 years ago, but today TikTok is flooded by vi...
What causes cancer in children?When a child develops cancer, everyone has the same question: Why? In most cases, there is no obvious explanation. Cells in the body sometimes make mistakes when copying themselves, and some of those mistakes can turn in...
Most parents are prepared for the sleepless nights that come with having an infant, but few expect them to last more than a few months. Seasoned moms and dads know, however, that what with bad dreams, extra glasses of water, and monsters under the bed...
The houseplant in the living room, the medicines in the bathroom, the cleaners in the kitchen -- just about every room in the house can contain a poison. Do you know which common household items could endanger your child's life? Take this short multip...
SATURDAY, June 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Many children missed out on potentially lifesaving swimming lessons during the pandemic, so parents should enroll them in classes as soon as possible, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends."Dro...
FRIDAY, June 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- The addition of menthol to cigarettes may increase smoking frequency and nicotine dependence among youth, according to a study published online June 6 in JAMA Network Open.Eric C. Leas, Ph.D., from University ...
FRIDAY, June 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Monkeypox cases continue to climb in the United States, although gradually, federal health officials said Friday. Public health officials have identified 45 cases of monkeypox across 15 states and the District...
FRIDAY, June 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Few hospitals are fully compliant with price transparency rules, according to a research letter published in the June 7 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.Waqas Haque, M.D., from New York...
FRIDAY, June 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Women and individuals aged 30 to 69 years may be at higher risk for delayed large local reaction (DLLR) following the mRNA-1273 vaccine against COVID-19 (Moderna), according to a report published online June 1...
FRIDAY, June 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- A requirement for all international travelers flying to the United States to take a COVID-19 test within a day of departure will be lifted on Sunday, a senior Biden administration official said Friday. The U.S...