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.

Why do dogs eat poop?

Coprophagia — the consumption of feces — is a fairly common form of feeding...

Why beer makes you pee so much

A priori the answer is quite simple: beer makes you want to urinate because...

How chocolate stimulates the brain

The flavanols in cocoa have a remarkable effect on the irrigation of the brain,...

Does eating white rice cause diabetes?

Can high consumption of white rice be considered a nutritional risk factor for developing...

Allergy to light: causes, symptoms, treatments

Most of us enjoy the sunny days with pleasure, but for people sensitive to...

How to stop having nightmares

A nightmare is a particularly painful dream that usually takes place in an anxiety-provoking...

Liver cancer: causes, symptoms, prevention & treatment

Liver cancer occurs when abnormal cells grow out of control in the liver tissue....

5 things you can do with your mouthwash

Mouthwash is usually used to fight bad breath (halitosis) or dental plaque (tartar formation)....

What is gestational pemphigoid?

Gestational pemphigoid or gestational herpes is an autoimmune disease that develops from the ninth...

What to eat against heart diseases

Cardiovascular or heart diseases are a group of disorders affecting the heart and blood...