Studies suggesting that the practice of yoga arouses the libido have been cited to explain why so many gurus are embroiled in …
Family MattersPregnancy
Surrogacy Gone Wild: British Woman Keeps Giving Babies Away
Pregnancy taxes a woman’s body, so you really have to wonder about the motivation behind Jill Hawkins’ desire to keep signing up for surrogate duty.
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Family MattersInfancy
Why Pediatricians Say Breast-Feeding is About Public Health, Not Just Lifestyle
The American Academy of Pediatrics subtly turns the tables on the breast-feeding conversation with its updated guidelines. No longer is infant nutrition simply a lifestyle choice; it’s now a public health issue.
FDA Warns Statin Users of Memory Loss and Diabetes Risks
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) added new safety warnings to cholesterol-reducing statin drugs on Wednesday, noting increased risks of Type 2 diabetes and memory loss for patients who take the medications.
Better than Sugar? 5 Natural Sweeteners Demystified
More flavorful alternatives to white sugar abound, but are they any healthier for you? Here’s a guide to what’s actually in your sweetener of choice.
Why the Rich Are Less Ethical: They See Greed as Good
A new study suggests that being wealthy primes people to act like jerks.
Caution, Ladies: More Birth Control Pills Recalled
For the second time in a month, a major birth control pill maker has recalled versions of its oral contraceptives.
Family MattersPediatric Genetics
Why a Mother Would Have Aborted Her Son
In her essay, Emily Rapp freely admits she would have aborted her son, who has Tay-Sachs disease, a disorder she expects will kill him this year. What would Rick Santorum say?
Omega-3s May Guard Against Brain Decline
In the first study of its kind, researchers link blood levels of healthy fats to brain size and memory loss.
Family MattersParenting
Ohio School Shooting: Why NIMBY No Longer Applies
In the past week, there have been student shootings at a U.S. high school and an elementary school. Are guns on campus part of the new academic reality?
Study: Sleeping Pills Linked with Early Death
There’s a lot to keep you up at night — including this: new research suggests that the sleeping pills that many Americans use to help them rest may increase the risk of early death.
Why Active Video Games Don’t Make Kids Exercise More
The problem with exercise games is that to benefit, you actually have to play them
