When labor begins, the uterus must coordinate rhythmic, well-timed contractions to deliver the baby safely. While hormones ...

Hiccups, scientifically known as singultus, are involuntary diaphragm contractions often triggered by eating or drinking.

How exactly does whole-body vibration work? Experts explain how it can help with muscle tone, metabolism and more.

Epidurals are the most common form of pain relief during labor in the U.S., and they're very effective. The procedure involves placing a thin catheter in your lower back to deliver pain-blocking ...

A rarer condition that causes eye twitching is known as blepharospasm and involves “forceful, involuntary closure of both eyes at the same time,” Moss says. She notes that blepharospasm can range from ...

Everything you need to know about pain management during labor, including medications like an epidural, as well as complementary and alternative medicine therapies.

Two couples entered parenthood weeks before their babies were due. We learn how they navigated this worrisome time ...

November auctions in New York will bring $1.6 billion of art to the market. Here are the mystery consignors behind some of ...

This brief updates prior work on homebuying behavior before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. It finds continued declines in ...

France's manufacturing sector contracted less than initially reported in October, a survey showed on Monday, but remained in a state of weakness during the opening month of the fourth quarter as ...

UK construction activity contracted much more than expected and at the fastest pace for more than five years in October, as ...

A new book argues that America would benefit if more men adopted the values of vulnerability and mutual care that are usually ...