Babies can enjoy extended protection from their mother's immune systems for a great deal longer if they are breastfed. When babies are first born, their immune systems are not yet fully matured. This can mean they're more vulnerable to infections or illnesses. There are two ways in which a newborn baby's immune system is supported...
Chances of conceiving naturally as you age Fertility declines with age. Most women are not able to get pregnant between 5 and 10 years before menopause. While stories about women giving birth in their 50s, 60s, and even 70s make for good headlines, these pregnancies are usually accomplished with donor eggs and in vitro fertilization...
Generally, survival rates for ALK-positive lung cancer are better than those of non-small cell lung cancer overall. Anaplastic lymphoma kinase or ALK mutation is a genetic alteration of the lung cells’ DNA that causes the cells to grow abnormally and eventually become cancerous. When the cancer cells begin to grow in the lungs, they can...
Types of headaches Many women experience headaches during pregnancy. Headaches tend to be worse during the first trimester and they get better in the second and third trimesters although some women still experience headaches during the second trimester. Many women experience headaches during pregnancy. In most cases, they’re painful and unpleasant but won’t harm your...
Condoms are a popular method of birth control. If used correctly, there's about a 2 percent risk of becoming pregnant while using a condom, but it's a good idea to use another method of birth control along with it. Condoms are a popular method of birth control since they are highly effective when it comes...
Act quickly and compassionately Telling children about divorce is hard. The best way to tell your child you're getting a divorce is to do so as soon as possible after you have made up your mind to divorce or separate. Among the challenges of parenting, telling children divorce is on the horizon can be one...
Premature ejaculation (PE) may be embarrassing, but it can be treated. Learn about behavioral, psychological, and pharmacological treatment methods Premature ejaculation (PE) is a medical condition in which a man ejaculates too quickly, often before or very shortly after he has penetrated his partner. In many cases, premature ejaculation resolves on its own over time...
Left bundle branch block (LBBB) is an abnormality in the heart’s electrical conduction system. Learn about symptoms and treatment Left bundle branch block (LBBB) may not be serious if you do not have any underlying heart conditions. Many people with LBBB have no symptoms, and some don’t require any treatment at all. However, whether or...
What is the second trimester? The second trimester of pregnancy is often the most comfortable for women. In the second trimester of pregnancy, a woman experiences a growing belly, body pains, melasma, bleeding gums, dizziness, carpel tunnel syndrome, swelling and other changes. The first three months of pregnancy can be the hardest for moms-to-be. But...
Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) can cause allergy symptoms. Learn about causes, diagnosis, and treatment Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) can cause allergy symptoms that affect different body functions at the same time. Symptoms may include: Swelling Tingling Itching (pruritus) Rashes Irritation Vomiting Headache Dizziness Chronic pain Skin turning red (flushing) Diarrhea Constipation Rapid pulse...