Infants as young as 14 months can understand the concept of counting long before they learn the true meaning of “one, two, three”, scientists say. The US researchers said toddlers who hear counting out loud appear to be able to recognise quantities. Yet most children don’t understand the full meaning of number words until they […]
When Emily S., 28, was a teenager, more than one doctor told her that irregular periods were normal for her age. Dermatologists said the cystic acne along Emily’s jawline was a natural result of being 15. These explanations never convinced Emily, but the birth control pills she was prescribed did help tame her symptoms. Then, […]
You could be the proud owner of a new tattoo in a matter of hours—but don’t let the ease of the process stop you from thinking carefully about permanent body art. Before you get a tattoo, make sure you know what’s involved and how to reduce the possible risks. How tattoos are done A tattoo […]
Relationships The oldest is the first, the youngest is the baby—but where does that leave the middle-borns? For National Middle Child Day, you’ll recognize these annoying, and sometimes surprisingly advantageous things about growing up in between. You have to follow your sibling’s timeline Lopolo/Shutterstock When middle children want to know if they’re old enough to […]
Relationships Who has the uncanny ability to both irritate and totally “get” you, often at the same time? Your sister, of course! Here are the things you’ll definitely identify with if you have a sweet, sassy, and sometimes sinister sis. Younger sisters always wanted to tag along with their older sisters Kate Aedon/Shutterstock For younger […]
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Fibromyalgia symptoms include widespread body pain, fatigue, poor sleep, and mood problems. But all of these symptoms are common to many other conditions. And because fibromyalgia symptoms can occur alone or along with other conditions, it can take time to tease out which symptom is caused by what problem. To make things even more confusing, […]
Smoking and pregnancy don’t mix well—but you can take steps to boost your odds of quitting for good. Start by getting answers to the most common questions about smoking during pregnancy. Does smoking affect fertility? You probably know the general risks of smoking—from smelly clothes and wrinkles to heart disease and lung cancer. If you […]
Christmas Eve, for Dr. Mary Brandt, will forever be associated with saving the life of a little girl who nearly died from a gunshot more than 25 years ago. Teams were in the middle of changing shifts when a 6-year-old came to a Texas county hospital ER with massive gunshot wounds to her shoulder and […]
If you're pregnant, you might be curious about your water breaking—when it will happen, what it will feel like, and what to do next. Recognize the signs of water breaking and know what it means for the timeline of your baby's delivery. What will happen when my water breaks? During pregnancy, your baby is surrounded […]