Natural methods of labor induction include food, drinks or activities that are believed to start labor. Many methods date back as far as Ancient Egypt. Unfortunately, most have little scientific evidence to support them. You should always discuss natural induction methods with your doctor or midwife to ensure they’re safe for you and your baby.

It would be a good idea to take a pregnancy test, probably sooner than later. A test will show a positive result around 28 days from the first day of your last period.

Like your body’s other mobile joints – hips, knees, ankles, etc. – your shoulders are critical to multiple everyday movements. That’s why understanding common causes of shoulder pain and how to treat them is vital. The sooner you treat a shoulder injury or illness, the sooner you can return to living as you’re used to.

Laryngitis is the inflammation of the larynx, often caused by a viral infection or vocal overuse. Many people say they have laryngitis, but what they’re experiencing is vocal hoarseness, which can be caused by a number of things.

Keeping up with preventive health care leads to better overall health and well-being. One of the most important preventive visits for women is a well-woman exam. A well-woman exam is an opportunity to check in on all aspects of one’s health including assessing physical and emotional well-being, ensuring all screenings are up to date, and checking in on reproductive health, including any concerns.

Weight loss is the most important treatment for NAFLD/NASH. We recommend patients try to lose 7% to 10% of their body weight through a healthy diet and exercise.

Whether you’ve been on birth control for a short while or almost your whole life, it’s a big decision when and if you decide to stop taking it. Taking that pill at the same time every day has become like second nature. No matter which contraceptive method you’ve chosen, it’s important to understand how your body may react.

Even if it feels like the day is in the distant future, all children will reach a point when they need adult health care. There are many factors to consider, starting with a patient’s health history and needs.

Most of us experience a headache now and then. But are there instances when we need to take that headache more seriously?

“People are living much longer and pursuing much more active lifestyles these days,” says Nebraska Medicine orthopaedic surgeon Beau Kildow, MD. “More and more patients are diagnosed with osteoarthritis, and it’s becoming a common condition. People want to keep pursuing an active lifestyle and don’t want the pain to keep them down.”