Health

Health
Your Marital Status May Raise Your Cancer Risk—Experts Explain Why
Here’s what doctors want you to take away from the new study.
By Korin Miller

Health
What Is ‘Nonnamaxxing’? The Italian Grandma Lifestyle Might Be the Secret to Longevity
For a happier and healthier life, try these sensible habits.
By Nicole Karlis

Health
Do You Feel Ill When You Go to the Office? You Could Have Sick Building Syndrome
Research suggests this sudden, inexplicable condition affects women more than men.
By Lindsay Dodgson

Health
The Surprising Contributor to Frailty That Is More Common in Women
Leaking a little pee every now and then isn’t as innocuous as it seems.
By Erica Sloan

Health
Foundayo vs. Wegovy: How Do the New Weight Loss Pills Compare?
Their effectiveness also depends on what else you do when you take them.
By Korin Miller

Breast Cancer
13 Black Women Share How They Found the Strength to Thrive With Breast Cancer
Here’s how they picked themselves back up after a devastating diagnosis.
By Ayren Jackson-Cannady and Jessica Migala

Health
Want to Live Longer? Start Flossing Your Teeth
There's a real link between the two, research says.
By Michele Ross

Pregnancy & Parenthood
Surrogacy Nearly Destroyed Our Marriage. It Also Brought Us Back
We thought finding the right carrier would be the hardest part. We were wrong.
By Kristina Kasparian

Weight Management
For Some Women, Weight Loss Drugs Are a Secret They Keep From Their Partners
“If my husband found out, it would just be a series of lectures.”
By Rebecca Flint Marx

Weight Management
How Taking a GLP-1 Could Affect Your Bone Health
Plus, expert-backed tips for protecting your bones.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.

Health Conditions
Can You Actually ‘Boost’ Your Metabolism?
Forget everything you think you know about apple cider vinegar and cold plunges.
By Christina Stiehl
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Allergies
How to Find Relief From Allergy Headaches, Spring’s Under-the-Radar Offender
A runny nose and irritated eyes aren’t the only pollen indicators for some.
By Erica Sloan

Health
Can Swapping Out Your Plasma Slow the Aging Process?
Experts say to hold off on the Benjamin Button hype.
By Rachel Reiff Ellis

Mental Health
After Losing My Son, I Didn't Want to Be ‘Strong’
During Black Maternal Health Week, we must discuss what it means to live after trauma, preventable harm, and indescribable loss, says Mielle founder Monique Rodriguez.
By Monique Rodriguez

Mental Health
Having ‘Boring’ Conversations Is Actually Really Good for You
They can have a big impact on your health.
By Korin Miller

Health
Everyone Wants This Unapproved Weight Loss Drug—And Some Have Found a Way to Get It
Retatrutide is hailed as a game changer, but experts caution against taking any medication that is still being tested.
By Korin Miller

Health
CoQ10 Supplements for Longevity? Here’s What the Science Says
The antioxidant is trending because of how it supports our cells’ critical energy-makers, mitochondria.
By Erica Sloan

Health
Yes, Your Feet Age. Dermal Fillers Can Help
The common aesthetic treatment might revive the pep in your step.
By Malissa Rodenburg

Pregnancy & Parenthood
Can You Fix Your Baby Belly a Decade After Giving Birth?
I long suspected I had diastasis recti and wondered if there was anything I could still do about it.
By Ronnie Koenig

Menopause
The Dry Vagina, Shrinking Labia, and Constant Peeing of Perimenopause Have a Name
It’s genitourinary syndrome of menopause—and yes, there are treatments that can help.
By Erica Sweeney and Erica Sloan
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Sleep
The Common Sleep Habit That Could Harm Your Heart
A growing body of research breaks down the connection.
By Korin Miller

Pregnancy & Parenthood
It’s Not Postpartum or Perimenopause—It’s Both
The two phases are increasingly colliding for a special kind of hormonal chaos.
By Erica Sloan
Health
Free Mobile Mammograms Bring Lifesaving Care to NCAA Fans
With breast cancer on the rise in young women, Final Four weekend is a moment to encourage early screening.
By Ciara Lucas, C.P.T., R.R.C.A.

Sleep
These 4 Sleep Positions Could Be Wrecking Your Posture
You don’t necessarily have to say goodbye to your favorite, you just need a smarter setup.
By Rachel Reiff Ellis

Sexual & Reproductive Health
7 Women Share How They Find Relief From Perimenopause Symptoms
Plus, an expert weighs in on why these remedies work and what else you can do.
By Erica Sweeney and Erica Sloan