Italy may be the first nation in Europe to implement paid menstrual leave for women with severe period pain, but many worry it could be a step back for women.

A medical abortion uses a combination of two drugs to terminate an early pregnancy. A protocol employing mifepristone and misoprostol is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

21 places around the country where your chances of being sickened, maimed, eaten or flat-out killed increase dramatically.

There’s actually a long list of serious diseases that can be completely stealth for years or even decades before you notice them. Here are eight of them.

A strong core can not only make everyday activities easier for senior citizens, but it can also reduce the risk of falls and injuries.

Fever and vomiting are common in children but worrisome to parents and other caregivers. In fact, these symptoms are among the most common reasons for taking children to the emergency room, according to a study published in the August 2005 issue of "[Academic Emergency Medicine.](http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.

While some health trends, like eating more whole foods, are worth the effort, others are more hype than fact-based. If you're lucky, an ineffective wellness product or routine turns out to be a simple waste of money or time. In worse cases, these products and techniques pose potentially serious health risks.

Diaper rash, also known as diaper dermatitis, is an irritating rash that occurs in the diaper area. Most babies experience this rash at some point, with symptoms that range from mild redness to open sores.

Seniors should get a minimum of two and a half hours of moderate-intensity cardio exercise each week.

Leukocytes (white blood cells) in the urine during pregnancy are usually due to a urinary tract or genital infection.

Dangerous body temperatures in a child vary, depending on age and other factors. Both high and low body temperature can be potentially dangerous.

Yellow teeth in children may be caused by internal factors, such as the strength and composition of the teeth, and by external factors, such as medications.