Cari Nierenberg
Cari Nierenberg has been writing about health and wellness topics for online news outlets and print publications for more than two decades. Her work has been published by Live Science, The Washington Post, WebMD, Scientific American, among others. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition from Cornell University and a Master of Science degree in Nutrition and Communication from Boston University.
Latest articles by Cari Nierenberg

What is a brain freeze?
By Anna Gora, Cari Nierenberg published
Brain freeze, or "ice cream headache," is a sudden, stabbing pain in the head caused by eating or drinking something cold.

Alzheimer's disease: Brain changes, symptoms and treatment
By Cari Nierenberg, Joe Phelan last updated
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia that causes memory and thinking problems, as well as behavioral changes, in adults.

Parkinson's disease: Risks, symptoms and treatment
By Cari Nierenberg, Joe Phelan last updated
Around 500,000 Americans are currently diagnosed as having Parkinson's disease.

Psilocybin: Facts about the main ingredient in psychedelic 'magic' mushrooms
By Cari Nierenberg last updated
Reference Psilocybin, like other psychedelics, is illegal in the United States, but controlled doses may have therapeutic effects.

Sex prediction: Am I having a boy or girl?
By Cari Nierenberg, Scott Dutfield published
Reference A sonogram, ultrasound scan and blood test can offer sex predictions

How to get pregnant: Tips and facts to increase fertility
By Cari Nierenberg, Sarah Wild published
REFERENCE Here are some tips for how to get pregnant successfully, including information on how to conceive if you have PCOS or endometriosis.

Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
By Cari Nierenberg last updated
Hand, foot and mouth disease can spread quickly across child care centers and elementary schools. Here's what to look for and how to manage the disease.

Am I Pregnant? | Taking a Home Pregnancy Test
By Cari Nierenberg last updated
When you think you may be pregnant, it's time to check with a pregnancy test. It's important to understand how they work, how to read the results and which one is the most accurate.

What are the healthiest cooking oils?
By Joanne Lewsley published
There are lot of options for cooking oils these days. But what are the healthiest cooking oils and how can you use them when preparing and cooking food?

Am I pregnant? 12 early signs of pregnancy
By Cari Nierenberg, Sarah Wild published
REFERENCE A woman's body goes through a number of changes in the initial stages of pregnancy. Here are 12 early signs of pregnancy

Sweet Therapy: Chocolate May Help Prevent Irregular Heartbeat
By Cari Nierenberg last updated
Eating a few ounces of chocolate a week may be a sweet way to lower your risk of atrial fibrillation, a new study finds.

Signs of labor: 6 clues baby is on the way
By Cari Nierenberg, Ashley P. Taylor, Ailsa Harvey, Yasmine S. Ali, MD published
Reference Find out how to spot the common signs of labor and discover some things you can do to promote labor

Extreme Heat May Aggravate Gastrointestinal Problems
By Cari Nierenberg last updated
Heat waves may trigger problems for people with gastrointestinal conditions, one study finds. Dehydration may play a role in hospital visits, experts said.

Ectopic pregnancy: Signs, symptoms & treatment
By Cari Nierenberg published
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside of the uterus or not within the uterine cavity. Such pregnancies are not viable and can be life-threatening.

C-Section: Procedure & recovery
By Cari Nierenberg published
Reference A Caesarean section is a type of surgery used to deliver a baby through an incision in the mother's abdomen.

Do you really need a colon cleanse?
By Cari Nierenberg, Ben Biggs published
reference A colon cleanse is all the rage among wellness buffs. But health experts say that they aren't helpful and can actually be dangerous.

Male fertility: 10 tips for men trying to conceive
By Cari Nierenberg, Ailsa Harvey published
Reference There are several things a man can do to increase the chances that he will get a woman pregnant.

Having a baby: Stages of pregnancy by trimester
By Cari Nierenberg published
Pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks and is divided into three stages, or trimesters, each with unique symptoms and changes in the mother's body and in fetal development.

Mood swings & mommy brain: The emotional challenges of pregnancy
By Cari Nierenberg published
A woman's emotional well-being and her mental outlook play important roles in pregnancy.

Vaginal birth vs. C-Section: Pros & cons
By Cari Nierenberg, Sarah Wild published
A woman can deliver her baby either by vaginal birth or a C-section. Here are the advantages and disadvantages of both.

Pregnancy diet & nutrition: What to eat, what not to eat
By Cari Nierenberg, Sarah Wild published
These healthy foods and beverages should be part of a healthy diet to provide a mother-to-be with the important nutrients a baby needs for growth and development.

Legionnaires' disease: Causes, symptoms and treatment
By Cari Nierenberg published
Reference article: Facts about Legionnaires' disease.

Hemophilia: Causes, symptoms & treatment
By Cari Nierenberg published
One of the main risks of this rare blood disorder is internal bleeding into muscles, joints and soft tissue.
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