Betsy is a true science nerd, down to the glasses. Her words, not mine! She works as a nurse specializing in pediatric nursing. She holds a Master's degree from the University of Pennsylvania. She is passionate about all thing pregnancy and baby-related.

10 reasons why you’re not losing weight despite dieting

Although the first pounds usually melt away quickly, most people on a diet usually reach a...

California launches mandatory food recycling

With the goal of combatting climate change, the state of California launches a mandatory...

FDA panel recommends Merck COVID pill

On Tuesday, an FDA panel of independent experts voiced their support for the approval...

Stress does indeed cause gray hairs, research shows

It has long been suspected that stress cause gray hairs. Now we have the scientific...

What is acrophobia?

Acrophobia is one of the most common phobias in the population. More intense than a simple...

Smoking pot during pregnancy increases the risk of stress and anxiety in children

Smoking cannabis during pregnancy has been shown to increase the risk of children developing...

How long does food poisoning last?

The incubation period of food poisoning depends on the pathogen and can thus last...

Kidney failure symptoms (17 signs to watch out for)

Kidney failure is the more or less significant decrease in the functions of the kidneys. The kidney is a vital organ that...

How does gender reassignment work?

Being a trans person means feeling trapped in the wrong body. Thankfully today, this...

20 most amazing dark chocolate health benefits

No more guilt! Numerous scientific studies have demonstrated the health benefits of dark chocolate....