ScienceInsights

Fasting can support weight loss, but the duration matters less than you might think. Here's what actually happens to your body and fat stores when you fast.

At 12 weeks, your uterus is about the size of a grapefruit. Here's what that means for your body and your growing baby.

Lubiprostone can start working within 24 hours, but full relief often takes weeks. Here's what to expect based on your condition and dose.

Wisdom teeth often cause problems because modern jaws simply don't have space for them. Here's when removal is necessary and what recovery involves.

Several conditions can affect how people understand words, from auditory processing disorder to aphasia. Learn what these are and how they're identified.

Learn safe ways to relieve constipation in a 4-month-old, from tummy massage to fruit juice, and when it's time to call the doctor.

Egg allergy reactions in babies can last minutes or days depending on the type. Learn how long symptoms last and when most babies outgrow the allergy.

September is actually a good time for most adults to get a flu shot, though kids needing two doses may want to start a little earlier.

Well-woman exams and annual physicals aren't the same thing. Learn what each covers, how they overlap, and whether you actually need both.

A practical guide to eating after wisdom teeth removal, from liquids on day one to returning to normal foods by the end of the week.