PCOS is the most common cause of female infertility.

Every man and woman should prepare for pregnancy before becoming sexually active, or at least three months before conception.

There is no proven way to prevent preeclampsia. But some women are more likely to develop it.

Despite major advances in medical care, poor birth outcomes continue to be a problem in the United States.

Hypospadias is a birth defect among boys in which the opening of the urethra is located somewhere along the underside of the penis instead o...

Breast milk has disease-fighting cells called antibodies that help protect infants from germs, illness, and even SIDS.

Many babies, but not all, lose a small amount of weight in the first days after birth

A new twist on the Atkin's diet may help you lower your cholesterol, as well as rid you of unwanted pounds.

This month, on January 29th, Oprah celebrates her 55th birthday. In the January issue of O magazine, she discusses her past and current stru...

Christmas is the season for overindulgence in many forms (think alcohol, sweets, and rich foods) that can lead to gout, an acute and very pa...