Health and Lifestyle

Overview The pituitary gland makes human growth hormone (HGH), a natural hormone. HGH helps children and teenagers grow, but levels drop as people get older. This…

Overview Many people experience headaches during pregnancy, and these can happen at any stage. Hormonal changes, stress, dehydration, and lack of sleep often play a big…

Overview Many people are curious about whether vaping is a safer choice than smoking, especially for those who are pregnant. Vaping during pregnancy is not safe…

Quitting smoking is challenging because of nicotine addiction and withdrawal symptoms. Many people find that certain products can help reduce cravings and make it easier to…

Understanding How Multiples Develop Twins and higher-order multiples can develop in a few different ways. As people age, hormonal changes can trigger the release of more…

The Role of Iron in Growing Children Iron helps children’s blood carry oxygen throughout their bodies. Their muscles also use iron to store and use oxygen,…

Safe Strength Training vs. Lifting Heavy Weights Kids often hear about weightlifting and think it means picking up the heaviest weights possible. However, strength training for…

Understanding the Feel of Breast Tissue Breast tissue contains fat, milk ducts, lobules (where milk is made), and connective tissue for support. It is normal for…

Overview Strength training is a type of exercise that uses resistance to make muscles stronger. People often use free weights, resistance bands, or their own body…

Causes of Giving Too Much Acetaminophen Several situations can lead to children receiving too much acetaminophen. Sometimes, caregivers hurry and misread instructions or forget when the…