An experienced nurse, Erica focuses on subjects related to pregnancy and infant health. She enjoys dancing and playing the piano in her free time.

Why women have colder feet and hands than men

It is a well-known phenomenon: women are more prone to cold hands and feet...

Signs that you are reaching menopause

Menopause is an important turning point in a woman’s life. Usually occurring around the...

More research is needed on children cancers

Cancer differs in many ways in children and adults. Children develop different types of...

Do I have cancer? The most common signs to look out for

Cancer is a ‘silent disease’ that evolves slowly and usually gives few or no...

Psoriasis: causes, risks, and how to manage the flare-ups

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease of varying intensity: most often mild to...

Why you should always dry your hair before going out

Don’t have too much time to dry your hair before you leave home, or...

Pregnant women should be cautious with iodine supplements

During pregnancy, an iodine supplement is often recommended for pregnant women. But beware: some...

Can you get cancer from chips and fries

During the heating (above 120 °C) of certain starchy or sugary foods, acrylamide may...

MDMA could help fight against alcohol addiction

Can you fight alcohol addiction with another drug? It may sound bizarre, but British...

Early stages of human embryos artificially produced

For the first time, researchers in the laboratory have produced so-called blastoids – cell...

A healthy gut leads to a healthy brain

It’s well known that eating nuts is healthy for the brain. But it is...

Coffee helps reduce the risk of prostate cancer

Daily coffee consumption appears to have some protective effect against the risk of developing...

Unhealthy diet during childhood has long-lasting impact

Eating too much fat and sugar as a child can change the microbiome for...

Six forms of prediabetes

German researchers have succeeded in dividing people with prediabetes, the pre-stage of type 2 diabetes,...

Painful testicles: causes, symptoms, treatments

Sudden testicular pain can have different origins. Often the pain is mild, transient, and...

12 reasons why your metabolism is so slow (and how to speed it up)

Every year, millions of people make the resolution to get rid of some extra...

Drinking alcohol without knowing that you were pregnant

Alcohol consumption during pregnancy can affect the development of the fetus. If you have...

What to do to enhance your immune system

In biology, immunity refers to the body’s ability to defend itself against substances that...

Baby constipation and how to solve it

Constipation in babies and young children is often temporary and of little concern. It...

8 things you should never give up for a relationship

Both in love and in friendship, relationships should remain healthy. The right relationship is...

Cervical cancer: causes, symptoms, prevention & treatment

Cervical cancer starts in the cells that line the lower, narrow part of the...

Colorectal cancer: causes, symptoms, prevention & treatment

As the name suggests, colorectal cancer starts in the colon or rectum, the last...

Fast foods could cause depression

Eating junk food is one of the worst things you can do to your...

What to eat to stop constipation

It is very common, in some circumstances, to suffer intestinal disorders that make it...

Autism: researchers discover a link with cholesterol

American researchers have found that autism and cholesterol have a group of genes in...

Micro and nanoplastics detected in human tissue for the first time

Plastic pollution affects the entire planet and humans are no exception. For the first...

Breast cancer in men

Breast cancer, which is very common in women, also affects men. In the United...

Sexual assault increases the risk of respiratory problems

Sexual assault can have long-term consequences on mental health, but also on the physical...

10 tips to prevent or stop bad vagina smells

Vaginal odor is a very common problem that many women encounter after they reach...

Can you drink coffee during pregnancy?

Similar in nature to substances normally found in the body, caffeine is rapidly absorbed....