From 8 to 12 weeks of pregnancy, you may experience cramp-like pain that feels like your period is coming on. As long as there’s no bleeding, it’s probably just your uterus expanding. You’re less likely to feel this in your first pregnancy than in subsequent pregnancies, says Stanley Greenspan, M.D.Read More →
The prefrontal cortex is the decision-making part of the brain, responsible for your child’s ability to plan and think about the consequences of actions, solve problems and control impulses. At what age does the prefrontal cortex start developing? The rational part of a teen’s brain isn’t fully developed and won’tRead More →
The Indus River Valley Civilization, 3300-1300 BCE, also known as the Harappan Civilization, extended from modern-day northeast Afghanistan to Pakistan and northwest India. What are the 4 original river valley civilizations? The first civilizations formed on the banks of rivers. The most notable examples are the Ancient Egyptians, who wereRead More →
Risks of jumping during pregnancy: Looking at the severe consequences that jumping can have on pregnant women, experts do not recommend jumping, skipping, and other such activities during pregnancy. Can you have a miscarriage from jumping on a trampoline? Miscarriage is not caused by the activities of a healthy pregnantRead More →
Top 10 Inventions in Ancient Human History of 10. Acheulean Handaxe (~1,700,000 Years Ago) … of 10. Control of Fire (800,000-400,000 Years Ago) … of 10. Art (~100,000 Years Ago) … of 10. Textiles (~40,000 Years Ago) … of 10. Shoes (~40,000 Years Ago) … of 10. Ceramic Containers (~20,000Read More →
socially irresponsible behavior. disregarding or violating the rights of others. inability to distinguish between right and wrong. difficulty with showing remorse or empathy. tendency to lie often. manipulating and hurting others. recurring problems with the law. When does psychopathy develop? The age of the typical juvenile offender in treatment isRead More →
Early repolarization of the QRS complex on the surface ECG has long been considered to be a benign finding, but is now recognized as being associated with malignant ventricular arrhythmias and sudden death. What are the symptoms of early repolarization? Life-threatening arrhythmias are often the first, unexpected clinical manifestation ofRead More →
Anyone may develop glaucoma, but the incidence increases with age. About 1 in 10,000 babies are born with glaucoma, by age 40 about 1 in 200 have glaucoma, rising to 1 in 8 at age 80. At what age is glaucoma diagnosed? All patients with glaucoma should share their diagnosisRead More →
On the biggest steps in early human evolution scientists are in agreement. The first human ancestors appeared between five million and seven million years ago, probably when some apelike creatures in Africa began to walk habitually on two legs. They were flaking crude stone tools by 2.5 million years ago.Read More →
When you’re expecting, higher levels of the pregnancy hormone estrogen cause more blood to flow to your pelvic area. That increased blood flow stimulates the body’s mucous membranes, which in turn causes the extra discharge. But watery discharge during pregnancy is not just a meaningless symptom. How early in pregnancyRead More →