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Chances are your pregnancy will be just fine, but some women develop preeclampsia or even  eclampsia, which can be fatal. Be aware of warning signs, especially if you have risk factors.

Sex is a normal, healthy part of everyday life -- even when you’re pregnant. In fact, it can provide a host of unexpected benefits. But there are also a lot of misconceptions about sex during pregnancy.

While feeling slightly stressed on occasion is normal, having heightened levels for extended periods of time is detrimental to your health. Stress can disrupt your body’s natural hormone balance, causing issues such as obesity, insomnia, low energy or even a decreased sex drive. Here’s how to tell if you’ve reached that tipping point and what you can do about it.

You’ve probably heard the phrase, “listen to your heart.” Usually, that advice means to follow your instincts, but when it comes to heart health, people—especially women—should really listen to their hearts and understand what their hearts are saying.

Heart disease is often thought of as a “man’s disease,” but it is the leading cause of death in women in the United States, with one in every five women dying from this illness. Even without symptoms, women can still be at-risk for heart disease. According to the American Heart Association, almost 64 percent of women who die suddenly from coronary heart disease have no symptoms. That’s why it is important for women to be aware of the risks and take preventive steps. For those with heart disease, it is vital to take good care to minimize the progression of the illness.

When we think of someone having a heart attack, we often picture the person as an older man. While it’s true that 70 percent to 80 percent of sudden cardiac events occur in men, these events are not limited to a specific gender or even age. A new study outlines a disturbing trend: Heart attacks are increasing among young women.

Potty training marks a huge transition from toddler to young child, and accidents may feel like a setback. But a child who pees infrequently may be more worrisome. Not urinating enough can put your child at greater risk for urinary tract infections, leading to long-term kidney issues.

You have a cold -- a viral infection that medicine can’t cure -- but that doesn’t mean you have to be miserable as your body heals itself. Relief may be as close as your kitchen, where generations of mothers and grandmothers have soothed the sick with chicken soup, lemon juice and honey.

Social media sites are filled with influencers eager to talk about their cosmetic surgery journeys. But you can’t always believe what you see – particularly in a world where AI images and videos can present a reality that simply doesn’t exist.

Everyone experiences gas every day. You probably don’t think about it until you belch or fart. But most people pass gas up to 20 times a day, which is normal even if it is embarrassing.