I asked some friends what words come to mind when I say "cockroach." Their answers typified how most people feel about roaches: "stomp," "ewww," and "Joe's Apartment!" I'm here to tell you that cockroaches are not all that bad. In fact, they're rather cool. Here are 10 facts about cockroaches that might persuade you to think differently about these insects.
Sometimes it might seem like everyone in school is talking about who's a virgin, who isn't, and who might be. For both girls and guys, the pressure sometimes can be intense.
The human eye blinks an average of 4,200,000 times a year.
A new study has suggested that the risk of developing womb cancer can be reduced by drinking coffee.
When we say older people shrink, we don't mean they become tiny enough to fit in your pocket! We just mean that it's common for older people to become a little shorter over time. It isn't dramatic or sudden. It takes place over years and may add up to only an inch or so off of their adult height (maybe a little more, maybe less). This kind of shrinking can't be reversed, although people can slow or stop this process. But why does shrinking happen at all?
There's no getting around it: Babies cry. It's how they communicate hunger, pain, fear, a need for sleep, and more.
Your child is sent home from school with a sore throat, cough, and high fever — could it be the flu that's been going around? Or just a common cold?
Have you ever watched someone try to cover up gray hair by dyeing it? Or maybe you wonder why your granddad has a full head of silver hair when in old pictures it used to be dark brown? Getting gray, silver, or white hair is a natural part of growing older, and here's why.
Breast development is usually a sign that a girl is entering puberty. Most girls' breasts start to develop before their first periods. During puberty, every girl's breasts go through regular changes. As you grow and develop, you may notice small lumps and other changes in your breasts, and during your period, you may find your breasts are sensitive and tender. Most of these developments are totally normal.
Everybody knows that some organs in the human body are necessary for survival: you need your brain, your heart, your lungs, your kidneys...