Plastic containers contain many chemicals, some of which have been identified as potentially harmful. You should avoid two chemicals in particular: bisphenol A and phthalates. Both of these chemicals interfere with animal and human hormones.

When you notice your baby coughing and choking during sleep, you might wonder what could be wrong. There are a few different possible reasons, but it can be difficult to diagnose the cause at home.

Musli Power Xtra is an herbal remedy for sexual dysfunction produced and marketed by Kunnath Pharmaceuticals.

Pregnancy gives you the license to eat whatever you want, whenever you want, right? Not so fast. A pregnant woman needs only about 300 extra calories a day to feed her growing baby, according to KidsHealth.

As you age, the drop-off of your libido is inevitable. The body's production of sex drive-fueling hormones begins to slow while men begin developing more estrogen and women more testosterone. A major breaking point for women is menopause, when the libido takes a sharp drop.

Preteen children start paying more attention to their looks, and your daughter or son may wonder how her weight and height compares to her peers. Girls tend to start puberty earlier than boys and may be taller than boy classmates at 12 years old. Boys may be worried they are too short.

Apple cider vinegar, a product of fermented apple cider, is not only a kitchen staple but a highly regarded health food.

One of the earliest fruits to be cultivated, figs have been considered a tasty snack and viable food option for at least 6,000 years, according to the University of Florida Extension Service. Packed with high amounts of dietary fiber, these sweet little fruits perish quickly.

Although pizza can in fact be healthy during pregnancy, there are healthier choices and limits to how much of it you should eat. On average, as a pregnant woman you only need about 300 extra calories per day, even if your appetite is suggesting otherwise.

Pediatric dosing describes the calculation from an adult-appropriate milligrams per kilogram per day--mg/kg/day--to child-safe dosages. Determine child-safe dosages using the child's body weight.

Nutrient-rich almonds are recommended as part of a heart healthy diet. If you have acid reflux, you may wonder if almonds will help or aggravate your symptoms. Almonds have beneficial nutrition properties -- nuts are a good source of fiber and also help control appetite.

It has been estimated that a pregnancy requires about 80,000 calories above a woman's normal intake. Averaged throughout the 40 weeks of pregnancy, this is roughly 300 calories more per day, though you may find you need less in the first trimester and more in the third.