Health
5 Ways Your Hair Changes After 40—and How to Care for It as You Age
Hormones, genetics, and natural wear and tear can all drive some noticeable shifts for many women.
By Erica Sloan
The Best Way to Treat Dry Mouth, No Matter the Cause
The pesky problem can oftentimes be simple to solve.
By Amy Marturana Winderl, C.P.T.
Here’s How to Actually Treat a Sunburn
From cold compresses to creams, some remedies are better than others.
By Korin Miller, Mara Santilli, and Jenna Ryu
Do Vaginal Probiotics Do…Anything?
They promise a healthier, more “balanced” vagina, but the science hasn’t quite caught up to the hype.
By Erica Sloan
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Venus Williams Opens Up About Her 30-Year Fibroids Journey
The tennis star reveals she was in excruciating pain during some of her most iconic matches.
By Kayla Greaves
If Most People Get HPV at Some Point, Do You Need to Tell Partners You Have It?
Ob-gyns share how to keep you and your partners as safe as possible.
By Zahra Thompson and Amy Marturana Winderl, C.P.T.
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Does Freezing Meat ‘Reset’ the Expiration Date?
Food safety experts explain how much time you’ve really got.
By Caroline Tien
What to Know Before You Hop on the Zyn Bandwagon
Oral nicotine pouches might be less harmful than smoking, but that doesn’t make them safe.
By Erica Sloan
Is Low-Fat Dairy Still Healthier Than the Whole-Milk Stuff?
Asking for a friend—and for our non-negotiable morning Greek yogurt bowl.
By Mercey Livingston
Is Your Constant Fatigue Actually a Sign of This Common Sleep Disorder?
Women often chalk it up to stress, hormones, or not sleeping well—but that might not be the whole story.
By Erica Sloan
Are Prunes Really the Natural Constipation Remedy They’re Cracked Up to Be?
Plus how many a day is *too* many for your gut to handle.
By Caroline Tien
5 Things You Can Do Now to Prevent Osteoporosis in the Future
Experts say you should think about prevention as early as your 20s.
By Alisa Hrustic
Why Do I Feel Ridiculously Tired During My Period?
Turns out, there are plenty of things that can zap your energy levels during menstruation.
By Julia Ries Wexler
8 Workout Pains You Should Never Ignore
When to push through—and when to call it quits.
By Cindy Kuzma
5 Ways You Could Be Making Your Plantar Fasciitis Worse
Quit these bad habits ASAP to take a load off your heels.
By Erica Sloan
Yes, Perimenopause Might Be Shrinking Your Labia
These vulvovaginal changes can start any time during perimenopause or menopause.
By Erica Sweeney
10 Signs of a Ministroke That You Really Shouldn’t Ignore—Especially as a Woman
Despite its nickname, a transient ischemic attack is serious and underdiagnosed in this group.
By Erica Sloan
19 Possible Causes of Random Dizzy Spells—and When to Worry
Plus, exactly what to do if you feel yourself getting woozy.
By Rachel Nall, MSN, CRNA, Korin Miller, and Erica Sloan
Here’s What PCOS Acne Looks Like—and How to Treat It
You’re not imagining it: These pimples are a special kind of stubborn.
By Alisa Hrustic