Health Article description.Brown recluse spiders are also called violin or fiddleback spiders because of the dark violin- or fiddle-shaped mark on their back. They are about 0.5 in. (1.3 cm) long and have six eyes grouped in three pairs rather than eight eyes like other...

Health Article description.Black widow spiders are found throughout North America. A female black widow is much more likely to deliver more venom than a male spider. Female black widows are long-legged, shiny, coal-black spiders with an orange, red, or yellow...

Health Article description.Scorpions, found mostly across the southern and western United States, are up to 3 in. (7.6 cm) in length. They have eight legs and a pair of pincers like a crab has. The stinger, which injects venom, is located at the end of a narrow tail that...

Health Article description.Learn about Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), which involves tapping on the body to manage emotions.

Health Article description.Caring for a fussy baby can be stressful. Taking good care of yourself can help you cope with some of the challenges. Here are some ways to care for yourself. Understand your feelings. It's common to feel scared, upset, or frustrated if your baby is fussy. You may also be tired if you're not getting the sleep you need...

Health Article description.Cognition is the ability to think, learn, and remember. It develops as your baby grows. Your baby is born with around 100 billion brain cells (neurons). These cells form connections with each other called synapses. These connections carry messages...

Health Article description.Parents may be able to help prevent some spells by seeing that their child gets plenty of rest and feels secure. Here are some ways to help your child. Have regular rest times for your child during the day. Make sure that your child gets enough...

Health Article description.Hallucinations and delusions can happen in people who are living with dementia. When someone hallucinates, they see, hear, or smell something that isn't there. Delusions are false beliefs or ideas. For example, a person may believe that a longtime...

Health Article description.Learn some ways to manage family stress.

Health Article description.Your newborn starts to communicate with you right away. Newborns need and, in their own way, ask for social interaction with others. They communicate by moving their arms and legs. They gaze toward a familiar voice. Your baby's face may brighten as they watch your face and movements. When they break their gaze, it means...

Health Article description.Toddlers form strong emotional attachments. They often feel uneasy when they are separated from their loved ones. Around the same time, toddlers typically want to do things on their own or according to their own wishes. This sets the stage for...

Health Article description.From birth, babies follow their internal hunger and fullness cues. They eat when they're hungry and then stop eating when they're full. Experts agree that newborns should be fed on demand. This means that you bottle- or breastfeed your infant whenever they show signs of hunger, rather than setting a strict schedule. How...

Health Article description.Speech and language lessons start in the uterus. Your developing baby hears and responds to familiar voices. Soon after birth, your baby prefers and responds more to the mother's voice than to any other. Babies learn language skills through...

Health Article description.What is postpartum? The days and weeks after your baby is born are called the postpartum period. After childbirth, your body will start to heal and go through many changes as it recovers. Some of these changes happen over several weeks. So rest whenever you can, ask for help from friends and family, and eat well. What...

Health Article description.Guides you through how to control itching when you or your child has chickenpox (varicella) rash. Includes home treatment with baths, over-the-counter medicines, and lotions.

Health Article description.Several physical and emotional changes occur as death nears. Here are some things you can expect. If you have any questions or concerns, talk to your doctor. The more you know, the better prepared you'll be to cope with what is happening. Emotional and spiritual changes As death nears, you may feel like being social...

Health Article description.What is Munchausen syndrome by proxy (MSBP)? Munchausen syndrome by proxy (MSBP) is a mental health condition in which a caregiver makes up or causes an illness or injury in a person under their care, such as a child, an elderly adult, or a person who has a disability. Because vulnerable people are victims, it is a form...

Health Article description.In the first month, your doctor will pay close attention to your baby's increasing weight, length, and head circumference. The average birth weight for full-term babies is around 7.5 lb (3.5 kg). Newborns often lose a little weight in the first few...

Health Article description.What is Raynaud's phenomenon? Raynaud's (say "ray-NOHZ") phenomenon occurs when the blood vessels in the hands and feet are extra sensitive and become more narrow than normal. The hands and feet feel very cold and numb for a short time. This condition is also called Raynaud's syndrome or Raynaud's disease. What causes...

Health Article description.By the time a child starts school, your child's distinct temperament becomes more apparent. Every child has a unique way of feeling, thinking, and interacting with others. Some children are shy, while others are outgoing. Some are active, while...

Health Article description.Learn tips for how to show your child that you understand what they're feeling and want to listen.

Health Article description.Learn how a doula can help support you during childbirth.

Health Article description.Your newborn is equipped with all five senses. But some are more developed than others. Touch. Your newborn's sense of touch is highly developed, particularly around the mouth, where your baby is sensitive to temperature, pressure, and pain.

Health Article description.Cranial ultrasound uses reflected sound waves to make pictures of the brain and its inner fluid chambers (ventricles). Cerebrospinal fluid flows through these chambers. This test is most commonly done on babies. Cranial ultrasound for babies Cranial ultrasound can only be done on babies before the bones of the skull...

Health Article description.Anger can be a normal response to a traumatic event. Anger gives you energy to act quickly and help yourself or others. Your body goes into a "survival" mode. After the event, when you no longer need to act, the anger usually goes away. But if you...