Athletes don’t just have a drive for gold, but a sex drive that rivals a lemming. And the proof is in the pudding…the 14 condom average that was supplied free of charge to our athletes has been depleted! continue reading...

When a dentist looks into your mouth, he is looking for more than just a cavity. continue reading...

There have always been myths circulating about the birth control pill.  From users convinced it made them gain weight, to its connection with cancer, questions abound.  Here is a list of popular myths (meaning ideas that are NOT true) about the Pill: continue reading...

MONDAY, July 7 (HealthDay News) — Among couples with fertility problems, those in which the man is over age 35 have lower pregnancy rates and increased chances of miscarriage, a new study shows. continue reading...

Your jaw pops like a bowl of Rice Krispies—in meetings, at mealtime, during candlelight moments. Is it a joint that needs fixing, or just an annoying sound you can live with? Most body noises, although embarrassing, are harmless, but occasionally they’re a signal that something’s not quite right. Here, we decode what your body is telling you—from top to bottom—and what to do about it. Read more…

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First time pregnancies have a 1 in 4 odd of ending up in a miscarriage.  But did you know that caffeine doubles the risk of a miscarriage regardless of which pregnancy it is for the mother?

Pregnant women who drink two or more cups of coffee a day have twice the risk of having a miscarriage as those who avoid caffeine, U.S. researchers said on Monday. continue reading...

Women who want to become pregnant, are pregnant or breast-feeding should eat at least 12 ounces of fatty fish such as tuna every week to help themselves and their babies, experts will recommend later on Thursday.

Really, I always thought fish was bad, due to mercury levels.  Anyway, read more. continue reading...

A recent study done on rats has shown that pregnant females who  nibbled on junk foods such as sweets and chips, gave birth to rats who ended up munching on the same foods.

This idea has been reflected in the pattern of eating habits in human beings and mothers-to-be are constantly being told to be careful with their sugar and junk food intake for more than merely their own health. continue reading...

Earlier this year a study suggested that fish crops would last until 2048, partially because people have turned on to fish’s health benefits.  Of course, too much of a good thing is a bad thing, for some: pregnant women: 

Pregnant women who eat fish more than three times a week could be putting their baby at risk because of higher mercury levels in their blood, according to a study by Taiwanese researchers. continue reading...

Choosing back surgery over exercise to treat a herniated disc generally provides more relief, but the difference is minimal and fears related to skipping surgery are unfounded, researchers said on Tuesday.

A study involving more than 1,200 patients at 13 U.S. hospitals found either surgery to remove a bulging back disc or a course of physical therapy both helped ease the pain and discomfort two years after treatment. continue reading...