My Son Is Paralyzed from the Swine Flu Shot

Arlene Connin's stepson Jordan developed Guillain-Barre syndrome after getting the swine flu vaccine. He's now in a wheelchair.

Beat the Common Cold this Season

Hearing the familiar cry: "Mommy, I don't feel so good"? Try these lifestyle strategies today to give your family a naturally healthy booster shot when it comes to good health during these winter months.

I'm a Medicated Mama!

You know you're starting to lose it if the way your kid slurps a popsicle angers you immensely.

The Latest in Vegan Mania: Condoms!

Condoms good enough to eat?

Plastic Makes Boys Feminine

Pregnant moms, keep away from that plastic shower curtain. Baby boys who are exposed in the womb to chemicals in plastics are more "feminine" and less likely to play with typical boy toys, a study found.

Oops, I Peed My Pants!

No, this annoying experience is not just for your little kids. Along with my bun in the oven, I have developed a little leak. What am I, a Buick?!

For Women, Cancer Spells Divorce

When a woman gets diagnosed with cancer, she's far more likely to end up divorced than if a man gets the same diagnosis.

Busting Health Myths

Why is it that there is always some conflicting information about diet and fitness? One day you're supposed to eat grilled yak meat to shed pounds, and the next day it's going to kill you. Get the latest health info -- and find out whether it's fact or fiction.

'Prayer Is Our First Defense Against Illness'

Do Christian Scientist moms take their kids to the doctor when they're sick? To find out, we went straight to the source.

Ostracized for Swine Flu

A friend's son had swine flu a few weeks back ... and none of her friends wanted to be around her as a result.

Fruit Juice: Should the Glass Be Empty?

Once and for all: is juice good for our kids or not? Pediatrician Dr. Cara Natterson sets the record straight.

My Son Has the Swine Flu: A Daily Journal

We just learned that our older son, Will, has the swine flu. Fortunately, we didn't panic or allow the hysteria of the MSM (mainstream media) to scare us to death.

All You Ever Wanted to Know about Swine Flu

Halloween Fallout: The Candy Carnage

It started with a miniature Mr. Goodbar on Halloween night. I mean, Mr. Goodbar is a nostalgic candy -- it reminds me of my childhood (circa 1983), walking down to 7-11 with my brother Jeff on warm summer nights. How could I resist perfectly roasted peanuts in creamy Hershey's milk chocolate?

Yes, You DO Have Time to Work Out!

Hey Congress! Kids Need a Health Care Bailout!

Can Marijuana Help Kids with Autism?

As the mother of an autistic child, Marie Myung-Ok Lee is navigating uncharted territory as she struggles to manage her son's condition. She says giving her kid pot has made all the difference.

Pink October Comes to an End

For almost 14 years, this has been my favorite, and yet most dreaded, month. My mother, Elaine, was a victim of breast cancer, and passed away at the age of 63. She was our tree, and her five children, or her branches, each fell apart when she left us.