The idea of adding a bit of bacteria to your or your child's body may sound creepy-crawly. But if it's bacteria that's good for you, that's exactly what probiotics are.

In the US and throughout the world, many women use herbal supplements while they are breastfeeding. It is important to know about the safety and effectiveness of these herbs.

They say that "boys will be boys" when the roughhousing gets too rough. Yet both boys and girls get into serious fights during their teen years. And the effects could last well beyond graduation.

Many women deal with asthma when they are pregnant. But it may not be just the mother who is affected by the disease. A pregnant mother's asthma also may pose some risks to newborn children.

The link between soft drinks and obesity is generally well known. But there may be other issues that result when kids drink sodas.

Moms-to-be naturally worry about the health of their babies. By and large, this worry is a waste of energy. However, birth defects do occur in about three out of every 100 infants. And some of these babies may also be at risk for other health problems.

While kids may not be big fans of vegetables, there may be a way to get them to eat their veggies anyway.

Magnets, like blocks, Legos and puzzles, offer all kinds of fun to kids. But, obviously, the magnets work a little better when they remain outside of children's bodies.

Fond memories of Count von Count may be how many people remember first learning about numbers. Educational shows like Sesame Street may be helpful for school success, but too much TV in general may not.