1-2 Drinks a Week Can Raise Miscarriage Risk By Linda Thrasybule last updated 17 August 22 During the first four months of pregnancy, drinking even a small amount of alcohol may raise the risk of miscarriage.
7 facts about the vagina By Linda Thrasybule, Ailsa Harvey last updated 17 August 22 Reference Women's vaginas are often misunderstood. Here are the facts.
10 Celebrities with Chronic Illnesses By Sara G. Miller, Linda Thrasybule published 26 April 16 Here's a look at celebrities who live with chronic illnesses, and how they deal with their conditions.
5 Things Your Poop Says About Your Health By Linda Thrasybule published 5 March 14 Poop can say a lot about a person's health. Here are 5 things to look for.
7 Strange Facts About Insomnia By Linda Thrasybule published 30 May 13 Here are seven strange facts about insomnia.
6 Superbugs to Watch Out For By Linda Thrasybule published 30 May 13 Superbugs, also known as drug-resistant bacteria, can cause infections that are hard to treat. Here's a look at 6 common superbugs.
5 Key Nutrients Women Need As They Age By Linda Thrasybule published 30 May 13 Here's a look at five nutrients that lower the risk of chronic diseases in older women.
7 Embarrassing Health Problems By Linda Thrasybule published 30 May 13 At some point, most people have a health problem they'd rather not talk about. Here is a look at seven embarrassing health problems, and what you can do about them.
7 Facts About Home Births By Linda Thrasybule published 30 May 13 Home births are becoming more popular in the U.S., but they come with risks and aren't right for everyone. Here are some facts about home births.
7 Beauty Trends that Are Bad for Your Health By Linda Thrasybule published 30 May 13 Some beauty products and treatments may pose a risk to your health.
Top 7 Germs in Food that Make You Sick By Linda Thrasybule published 30 May 13 Here are seven of the most common culprits of food-borne disease, and what you can do to avoid them.
4 Ways Women Can Protect Themselves from Predators By Linda Thrasybule published 30 May 13 Here are four tips to help women reduce their chances of becoming a victim of sexual violence.
How Motherhood Changes the Brain By Linda Thrasybule published 30 May 13 From the moment a woman gives birth, her brain begins to change. Here's a look at what happens.
Why Tasers Sometimes Kill By Linda Thrasybule published 30 May 13 In some cases, people have died after being shocked with Tasers. A new study of these cases may reveal why.
Fasting Before Chemo May Shield Against Toxic Effects By Linda Thrasybule published 30 May 13 A study in mice shows that fasting briefly may ward off some of chemotherapy's toxic side effects.
Multiple Births Can Multiply Mom's Weight By Linda Thrasybule published 30 May 13 Multiple births lead to extra pounds in mouse moms and male offspring.
Exercise During Pregnancy Is Safe for Moms and Babies By Linda Thrasybule published 30 May 13 The study is one of the few that looked at the direct effect of exercise on the fetus -- researchers measured fetal heart beat and blood flow through the umbilical cord.
Halloween Treats: Snack Less Often to Fight Cavities By Linda Thrasybule published 30 May 13 On Halloween, its not just how much candy kids eat that affects their risk of cavities. How often kids eat candy, and the type of candy they eat may also affect their teeth, experts say.
'Pre-Gaming' Risky for Young Adults By Linda Thrasybule published 30 May 13 Pre-drinking, or drinking alcohol at home before heading out for the evening, leads to more drinking over the night, and risky behavior, a new study says. And it doesn't save money.
Sexual Problems Also Plague Young Men By Linda Thrasybule published 30 May 13 Sex problems are relatively frequent among young men, researchers say.
Acupuncture Eases Migraines, But Only Slightly By Linda Thrasybule published 30 May 13 Acupuncture offered only a slight benefit in terms of reducing the number of days people suffered from migraines.
Marathon Runners at Low Risk of Cardiac Arrest By Linda Thrasybule published 30 May 13 Marathon runners do not have a higher risk of their hearts suddenly stopping than people doing other types of sports, a new study shows.
Obesity Increases Risk of Advanced Prostate Cancer By Linda Thrasybule published 30 May 13 Obese men have a higher risk of developing advanced prostate cancer, but a lower risk of developing earlier stages of the disease, a new review finds.
Baby Boys' Late Language Skills Linked to Testosterone By Linda Thrasybule published 30 May 13 Baby boys with higher testosterone levels were more likely to experience delays in their language development, a new study finds.
