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  1. Kids

    Why Your 13-Year-Old Sleeps So Much: Normal or Not?

    Teen sleep needs spike during puberty, but sometimes excessive sleep signals something more. Here’s how to tell the difference.

    By Amy Tucker
  2. Kids

    How Long for Baby’s Head to Round Out: A Timeline

    Most newborn head shape concerns resolve on their own. Here’s what to expect week by week and when to consider treatment.

    By Jacqueline Meyer
  3. Reproductive

    How Do You Know the Plan B Worked?

    After taking Plan B, your period is the clearest sign it worked. Learn what to expect, when to test, and how timing affects effectiveness.

    By Danielle Almeida
  4. Immunity

    What Is the Best Thing to Take for Inflammation?

    From NSAIDs to curcumin and omega-3s, here’s how the most common anti-inflammatory options compare and which might work best for you.

    By Tiffany Coleman
  5. Reproductive

    Is It Good to Eat Your Own Cum? Safety and Risks

    Semen is mostly water, proteins, and enzymes. Here’s what science says about its nutritional value and the real health risks to be aware of.

    By Wesley Drake
  6. Kids

    How Do I Know If My Child Has Autism?

    Learn the common signs of autism in children at different ages, why girls are often missed, and what to expect from screening and evaluation.

    By Wendy Colombo
  7. Reproductive

    Why Does It Hurt When You Try to Have Sex?

    Painful sex has many possible causes, from dryness and infections to muscle tension and hormonal changes. Learn what might be behind it and how it’s treated.

    By Rebecca R. Carson
  8. Mental Health

    How to Fake a Smile When You’re Depressed

    Learn what makes a smile look real, what smiling depression actually means, and when masking your mood can do more harm than good.

    By Ronald Bruno
  9. Kids

    How Much Solid Food for a 9 Month Old Per Day?

    Learn how much solid food a 9-month-old needs each day, how milk fits in, and what signs show your baby is eating well.

    By Kwame Achieng
  10. Reproductive

    Late vs. Missed Period: How to Tell the Difference

    A late period and a missed period aren’t the same thing. Learn what’s behind each, from stress and weight changes to PCOS and perimenopause.

    By Kelly Horton
  11. Reproductive

    How to Know If You Have an STD as a Female

    Many STIs have no symptoms, so testing is the only way to know for sure. Learn what signs to watch for, when to get tested, and what to expect.

    By Mary Campbell
  12. Mental Health

    Is Not Understanding Sarcasm a Sign of Autism?

    Struggling with sarcasm can be linked to autism, but it’s not that simple. Here’s what the research and diagnostic criteria actually say.

    By Wendy Colombo
  13. Mental Health

    What Percent of Students Are Stressed by School?

    Most students feel stressed by school, with grades as the top trigger. Here’s what the data shows across age groups and why it matters for health.

    By Carmen Mills
  14. Kids

    How Long Can a 4-Week-Old Go Without Eating?

    At 4 weeks old, most babies need to eat every 2–3 hours. Learn what’s normal, when to wake a sleeping baby, and how to spot hunger or dehydration.

    By Rafael Diaz