Medically Reviewed by Ryland J. Gore, MD, MPH Updated on July 25, 2024 Breast cancer is a disease that starts in the breast with a malignant tumor. A malignant tumor is a mass of cells that grows out of control. The cancerous cells can also metastasize, or move to other tissues or ...
Medically Reviewed by Kathleen M. Zelman, RD, LD, MPH on October 20, 2024 Written by Chelsea Bishop What Is Absinthe? How Is Absinthe Distilled? What Does Absinthe Taste Like? History of Absinthe 5 min read Absinthe is no ordinary alcohol — at least, that’s what legend would have ...
6. "Losing your virginity" does not necessarily mean penis-in-vagina sex. The concept of virginity has long been tied up with the heteronormative idea that when a penis enters your vagina, you’re no longer a virgin. But there are some obvious problems with this definition of virginity. Wh...
Having one or more risk factors does not mean heart disease is inevitable. Similarly, absence of risk factors does not guarantee you will not have heart disease. Monitoring and modifying certain risk factors is the best way to prevent coronary heart disease. If possible, adopt a healthy life...
Dana Defosse, Ph.D., MPH, a retired researcher and physician educator coined the term cisgender in 1994, when she was still a graduate student. The word has now been included in all English dictionaries. What does cis mean exactly?
Medically Reviewed byKathleen M. Zelman, RD, LD, MPHon September 12, 2024 Written byMary Jo DiLonardo 3 min read What Is Carb Cycling? Carb cycling is a very strict diet used by serious athletes and bodybuilders who want to drop body fat, get more muscle mass, or store more carbs fo...
Alas, the biggest drawback to permissive parenting is the lack of boundaries. In the short run, that can mean kids develop unhealthy habits (like too much screen time, a late bedtime, and an unbalanced diet) and exhibit impulsive, defiant behavior. ...
Does My Baby Have Diarrhea? If your baby's poop becomes thin, watery, or streaked with mucus—and they're pooping a lot more often than usual—they probably have diarrhea. Diarrhea can be caused by antibiotics;too much fruit juice(which isn't recommended for babies under 1); milk allergie...
I know adrenaline is what your body uses for 'fight or flight' but is it always involuntary? I heard there are some, very rare people who can access their adrenaline at will. Personally I think that's false but I'd just like to make sure. Also does adrenaline hurt you in anyway?
If it's not your first pregnancy, your baby may not begin their descent into the birth canal until labor begins. Cramping and Other Signs of Early Labor in Pregnancy How Does It Feel When Your Baby Drops? The word "drop" is kind of misleading: It suggests a sudden downward movement, bu...