Although it may not get as much attention as other parts of the body, your thyroid is a major player in your health. The thyroid is an endocrine gland located in the front of the neck. It produces thyroid hormones that regulate a variety of body functions including heart rate, body temperature and the release...Read More

When the first COVID-19 vaccine crossed the finish line and was authorized for use in the U.S., the first piece of misinformation about the vaccine wasn’t far behind. A social media myth claimed the vaccine could cause infertility in women. Laura Morris, MD MU Health Care family medicine doctor Laura Morris, MD, has heard it so...Read More

There are many reasons why a miscarriage may happen, although the cause is often not identified. If a miscarriage happens during the first trimester of pregnancy (the first 3 months), it’s usually caused by problems with the unborn baby (foetus). About 3 in every 4 miscarriages happen during this period. If a miscarriage happens after the...Read More

It is becoming increasingly more common for women to get pregnant after 40 and this number has almost doubled in the last decade. As we tend to settle down later in life, having a baby at 40 can give couples the chance to wait until they are more financially and emotionally ready to have a...Read More

Pets come with some powerful health benefits. Here’s how caring for a dog, cat, or other animal can help relieve depression and anxiety, lower stress, and improve your heart health.   The benefits of pets Most pet owners are clear about the immediate joys that come with sharing their lives with companion animals. However, many...Read More

It’s something that a lot of people deal with, but not a lot of people talk about it. So let’s talk about it — and how to use positive forces to assuage the effects. One of those positive forces? The four-legged, tail-wagging kind. There are the obvious benefits of having a dog, of course, and...Read More

What is Retroactive Jealousy? Retroactive jealousy (sometimes known as retrograde jealousy, or retrospective jealousy) simply means an unhealthy interest in your partner’s sexual and/or romantic past. While most people may feel jealous at some point or other about their partner’s past, it’s only passing jealousy. Retroactive Jealousy is the relatively modern term given to a condition that is characterised by obsessive...Read More

The term psychological disorder is sometimes used to refer to what is more frequently known as mental disorders or psychiatric disorders. Mental disorders are patterns of behavioral or psychological symptoms that impact multiple areas of life. These disorders create distress for the person experiencing these symptoms. While not a comprehensive list of every mental disorder, the following...Read More

Everyone feels down about themselves from time to time, especially if you feel like others are doing better in life than you are. It’s common to feel that way. But if this is a constant feeling and you’re acting out in ways that are harmful to you or others, experts say, you may have an inferiority...Read More

When someone posts one too many selfies or flex pics on their dating profile or talks about themselves constantly during a first date, we might call them a narcissist. But a true narcissist is someone with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). It’s a mental health condition characterized by: an inflated sense of importance a deep need for...Read More