Whether you are trying to conceive a baby, finding out if you are actually pregnant is of much significance. In the book, "Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn (4th Edition): The Complete Guide," Penny Simkin, Janet Whalley, Ann Keppler, and...
Talking to your child about menstruation can be a hard conversation to initiate, but it's a lot easier if the conversation begins early. Look for "teachable moments," those windows of opportunity that can be used as an opening for a bigger...
The flu starts suddenly-so suddenly that many people are able to pinpoint the exact time when they became sick, according to Dr. Raphael Dolin in "Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine." But the beginning symptoms of the flu are different...
Entering into the mindful state of meditation has measurable physiological effects, including increased blood flow to the brain, lower blood pressure, muscle relaxation and a lower respiration rate. Because you relax during meditation, it isn't...
If you have unusually low levels of thyroid hormone due to a condition called hypothyroidism, your doctor may recommend treatment with levothyroxine. Levothyroxoine is a type of thyroid hormone replacement that helps elevate the levels of thyroid...
The signs that a teenage girl are pregnant are not really different than the signs of pregnancy in a grown woman. It is possible, although extremely rare, for a girl or woman to have a pregnancy with almost no symptoms at all. It is also possible...
Tamoxifen is a drug that is used to treat breast cancer. According to the National Institutes of Health, tamoxifen halts the effects of estrogen on the breasts. During pregnancy, however, estrogen production increases. Tamoxifen use should be...
Swine flu is the common name for the novel influenza strain H1N1. According to the World Health Organization, the swine flu is a pandemic with laboratory-confirmed cases identified in more than 200 countries and linked to more than 12,000 deaths....
Fibroid tumors are non-cancerous tumors of the uterus. They are also called leiomyomas or myomas and are composed of muscular tissue. Fibroids are usually painless but they are capable of causing serious complications; for this reason, many women...
Heavy menstrual bleeding, also termed menorrhagia, is a common menstrual abnormality. While heavy menstrual bleeding can affect any woman, it is more prevalent when a woman is in her teenage years or before menopause; the risk is even higher if...
An IUD is an intrauterine device that is placed inside the uterus by a medical professional. It is a T-shaped piece of plastic that contains either copper or a synthetic progesterone hormone that prevents pregnancy, explains the American Pregnancy...
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), as of December 2009, cases of laboratory-confirmed swine flu (H1N1) were reported in more than 208 countries and were associated with at least 12,000 deaths. The spectrum of disease produced by...
"Idiopathic" is a term that is applied when describing any medical condition whose cause is unknown. "Neuropathy" refers to damage to the nerves. When a physician mentions "peripheral neuropathy," she is describing damage to the nerves that exist...
Bleeding around the time of an expected period isn't unusual, even if a woman is newly pregnant. Bleeding in very early pregnancy can have several causes, some normal and harmless, others more concerning. It can be difficult to determine the exact...
Stanley Burroughs introduced his controversial lemon juice detoxification diet to the world in his book, "The Master Cleanse." The cleanse consists of a 10-day period of fasting on an unusual lemonade concoction. Burroughs promoted the use of his...
According to the World Health Organization, the swine flu is a pandemic with laboratory-confirmed cases identified in more than 200 countries. Swine flu, also known as H1N1 flu, produces a spectrum of disease ranging from mild upper respiratory...
IUDs (intrauterine devices) are an easy to use, effective, cost effective form of birth control, but they're not perfect. Pregnancy can occur with an IUD, even when it's being used properly.
Non-epileptic seizures, unlike epileptic seizures, are not caused by abnormal electrical activity in the cerebral cortex. Formerly called pseudoseizures, professionals prefer the term "non-epileptic seizures," as the patients view themselves as...
The swine virus is a common name for the H1N1 flu strain which contains genes from flu viruses that infect pigs in Europe and Asia. The swine flu virus produces a spectrum of disease ranging from mild upper respiratory tract infection to...
Acne ranks as the most common skin condition occurring in the United States, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), with around 40 to 50 million people suffering from it at any given time. Although acne mainly plagues young adults...
Sprains are the result of over-stretching ligaments surrounding the joints. Sore muscles are due to unusual movement or overexertion. Luckily, nature provides remedies to heal these conditions. Herbal remedies that include arnica, chamomile,...
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia, or CLL, is typically treated with chemotherapy, according to the American Cancer Society. Purine analogs and alkylating agents are the two main groups of drugs used to treat CLL, but other drugs may be used with these...
Chronic dry eye, a condition also called keratoconjunctivitis sicca, or dry eye syndrome, occurs when the eyes do not produce an adequate amount of natural tears. Women over the age of 65 are at the highest risk of developing chronic dry eye...
Urtica dioica, commonly known as stinging nettle, may yield health benefits when used as a medicinal supplement. The roots and leaves of the Urtica dioica plant may be prepared as a tea, tincture, tablet or capsule and is traditionally used to...
While stretch marks are harmless, many people find them unsightly and wish to have them treated. Laser therapy is one of several treatment options used to reduce the appearance of stretch marks. It works by promoting the production of melanin....
Whether you're trying to conceive or trying not to, it's not unusual to microanalyze your symptoms around the time of your expected period for signs that you might be pregnant. While diarrhea is indeed a potential early sign of pregnancy, it's not...
Growing up in an environment filled with loud voices can cripple your mental health. Consider that "good" things are rarely shouted, while negative, soul-crushing epithets are lifted to the heavens. A child has no choice but to hear because he has...
Children who become nervous about a test or are in a stressful environment may develop a tic. A tic is a sudden, repetitive sound or movement that is difficult to control. Most tics, transient tics, are only temporary and usually last less than...
One of the most conspicuous physical events in a girl's life is the development of her breasts. During this time, her body undergoes other physical changes, preparing her for childbearing. Girls mature at different rates, and one girl may develop...
