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A-Z CONDITION FINDER
The Emotional Toll of Chronic Back Pain
As four women explain, living with ongoing discomfort is so much more than a physical burden.
By Alice OglethorpeMedically reviewed by Petros Efthimiou, MD
7 Things That Can Cause Heavy Bleeding During Your Period
If you’re going through pads like they’re Kleenex, this might be why.
By Ashley Abramson
I Had Shingles During Pregnancy. It Taught Me an Important Lesson in Letting Go
Summer House alum Ashley McAtee shares how the illness was a “really big wake-up call.”
By Amy Marturana Winderl, C.P.T.Medically reviewed by Fatima Fahs, MD
Do Postpartum Belly Bands and Wraps Actually Help With Core Recovery?
Experts break down what these products can—and can’t—do for you after giving birth.
By Kathleen Felton
Wondering If It’s Time to Stop Taking Your Antidepressant? Read This First
A few signs can help you determine if you’re ready to start the taper.
By Carolyn L. Todd
4 Signs Your Bad Memory Could Be Linked to Something Serious
There’s a reason you’re so scatterbrained when you’re stressed.
By Alisa HrusticMedically reviewed by Lauren R. Natbony, MD
SELF Daily
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So You Lost Your Contact Lens in Your Eye. Here’s Exactly What to Do
It’s not going to roll back into your brain, promise.
By Amy Marturana Winderl, C.P.T. and Erica Sloan
‘Pulse’ Actor Jessy Yates on Connecting With Her Body and the Importance of Seeing Disabled People on Screen
“When we don’t see disability in the media, how do we ever normalize an entire group of people?”
By Amy Marturana Winderl, C.P.T.
5 Women with Ulcerative Colitis Share What Helps Them Stay Mentally Strong
“I’ve been forced to learn how resilient I am.”
By Caitlin CarlsonMedically reviewed by Brijen J. Shah, MD, AGAF
Here’s How to Tell If You Might Have an Ovarian Cyst Like Hailey Bieber
Ob-gyns share the symptoms that can signal this common type of growth.
By Korin Miller
My Eating Disorder Made Pregnancy Almost Impossible—and It’s Still Messing With Me Postpartum
Seven months after my daughter’s birth, I’m still working to shift my focus and embrace the new skin I’m in.
By Michelle Konstantinovsky
7 Women Share Their Tips for Dealing With Perimenopause Symptoms
Here’s what worked for them during this hormonal roller-coaster ride.
By Erica Sweeney
‘I Got Shingles at 35. These Are the Early Symptoms My Doctors Missed’
The infection can show up in unexpected ways before a rash appears.
By Cheyenne BuckinghamMedically reviewed by Fatima Fahs, MD
How to Sleep More Easily With Axial Spondyloarthritis
Nighttime pain is common with this condition, but there are things you can do to feel a lot more comfortable.
By Alice OglethorpeMedically reviewed by Petros Efthimiou, MD
Grieving My Father’s Death Left Me in Physical Pain. Turns Out, That’s Pretty Normal
No one prepared me for the way grief might affect my body, not just my mind.
By Kathleen Ferraro
6 Little Things Therapists Do to Stay Calm When Everything Feels Uncertain
Yes, even mental health pros have to actively cope with all the chaos that’s going on in the world.
By Korin Miller
Can Heavy Drinking Actually Hurt Your Brain?
Alcohol’s effects extend well beyond your hangover the next day.
By Brittany RisherMedically reviewed by David Klemanski, PsyD, MPH
Olivia Munn’s Breast Cancer Treatment Put Her Into ‘Surgical Menopause’—Here’s What That Means
Hot flashes, cold chills, thinning hair—SELF’s April cover star is detailing what happened after having her ovaries removed.
By Jenna Ryu
How to Soothe a Shingles Rash If the Pain Is Making You Miserable
These expert tips can help you stay comfortable as the infection runs its course.
By Alisa HrusticMedically reviewed by Fatima Fahs, MD
I Had Postpartum Preeclampsia Like Meghan Markle. Here’s What It Was Like
It was a hard diagnosis to wrap my head around as a first-time mom.
By Korin Miller
What You Need to Know About the Rare Pregnancy Complication 33-Year-Old Influencer ‘Nurse Hailey’ Died From
Plus, the risk factors and warning signs to keep in mind.
By Korin Miller
Here's How to Heal Your Gut After Taking Antibiotics
Your GI tract can sometimes be an unintended victim of these life-saving meds.
By Beth Krietsch
Can Tongue Scraping Really Cure Bad Breath?
Dentists break down the potential benefits of the ancient practice.
By Jill Di Donato
Spring Allergies Are Back…With a Vengeance. Here’s How to Deal
It’s not your imagination: Pollen season is creeping earlier and getting worse.
By Erica Sloan
How to Make Traveling With Ulcerative Colitis a Little Less Stressful
Here’s how one person makes it work and still has fun exploring.
By Amy NortonMedically reviewed by Brijen J. Shah, MD, AGAF