Uterine fibroids plague many women of childbearing age. While the condition rarely proves dangerous, it nevertheless causes many women considerable pain. Additionally, fibroids may impact future…
Childhood obesity is a growing problem in the United States. Since the 1970s, the number of children considered obese has tripled. Nearly one out of every…
People across America recently helped Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg celebrate her birthday by striking a plank pose. Why? The feisty 86-year-old proves that physical…
In vitro fertilization, or IVF, is a fertility treatment that can help couples who are unable to conceive naturally. More than 1 million babies were born…
Surrogacy, or the practice of carrying a child in another woman's womb, is becoming an increasingly common practice. Anyone can choose to use a surrogate, for…
Being in a completely different setting while you're expected to settle in and mold young minds as a child care worker gets to you. Put yourself in…
Play is an integral part of childhood, from making mud pies with the hose to climbing everything their little hands can reach. As parents, though, we try…
Depression is one of the country's invisible epidemics — more than 16 million American adults reported at least one major depressive episode in 2012. For those…
Of all the places the average person might think would be sensitive to the needs of those with disabilities, medical facilities would top the list. However,…
Dental implants are not a new concept — in fact, the ancient Mayans and Egyptians made makeshift implants out of shells and ivory as far back…
