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10 Signs You Have a Leaky Gut—and How to Heal It

10 Signs You Have a Leaky Gut—and How to Heal It

This condition is not typically diagnosed but could be affecting the health of many people. share

How to Drink Green Tea for Weight Loss

How to Drink Green Tea for Weight Loss

If you want to lose weight, consider drinking more green tea. Just 2.5 cups per day can help you drop unwanted pounds. share

9 Warning Signs of Cervical Cancer You Shouldn't Ignore

9 Warning Signs of Cervical Cancer You Shouldn't Ignore

Cervical cancer is one of the few cancers that can be prevented. Know how to prevent it and know the warning signs. share

7 Things to Ease Your Flu Miseries

7 Things to Ease Your Flu Miseries

Flu season is winding down, but it's not over. Learn how to lessen your flu risk and how to feel better if you get the flu. share

Signs of High Testosterone in Women

Signs of High Testosterone in Women

Find out what happens when testosterone levels in women are too high. share

19 Ways to Boost Your Fertility

19 Ways to Boost Your Fertility

If you've been trying several months to conceive and have not been successful, check out these tips to boost your fertility. share

Heavy Menstrual Bleeding: Symptoms and Treatment

Heavy Menstrual Bleeding: Symptoms and Treatment

Is heavy menstrual bleeding interfering with your life? Learn about treatment options that can help share

The Reality behind Testosterone Therapy

The Reality behind Testosterone Therapy

Diffuse the myths and learn the facts. share

The Vaginal Infection Many Women Ignore

The Vaginal Infection Many Women Ignore

If you think you may have a vaginal infection, take note of these signs of bacterial vaginosis share

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Did You Know That Heart Disease Affects Women Of Color Differently?

Did You Know That Heart Disease Affects Women Of Color Differently?

The risk of cardiovascular disease among women, especially women of color is poorly understood, yet the statistics speak for themselves. Here’s what you need to know.  share

How to Ditch Dieting for Good

How to Ditch Dieting for Good

If you're tired of dieting, it's time to try intuitive eating, a common-sense approach to eating that encourages you to trust your own inner cues.  share

Take Charge of Your Heart Health. It Could Save Your Life.

Take Charge of Your Heart Health. It Could Save Your Life.

Heart disease is the number-one killer of both men and women in the U.S., yet only 56 percent of women know about cardiovascular disease. share

Effectively Managing Stress is Good for Your Heart Health

Effectively Managing Stress is Good for Your Heart Health

Women need to know their risk factors for heart disease and how heart health looks different than for men. share

When Is Vaginal Discharge Abnormal?

When Is Vaginal Discharge Abnormal?

Most women regularly experience vaginal discharge, making it difficult to know when the discharge is a concern. Here are signs that it's time to see your health care provider. share

Top 6 Health Trends for 2020

Top 6 Health Trends for 2020

Which health trends will you try this year—being more mindful, paying attention to your gut biomes or getting better sleep? Check out Nurse Barb Dehn's trend predictions. share

Evaluating Hormone Therapy

Evaluating Hormone Therapy

Dr. Barb DePree, a menopause specialist, reviews the latest research and thinking on hormone therapy for menopausal women and gives some advice. share

A Workout Could Be Good Medicine for the Common Cold

A Workout Could Be Good Medicine for the Common Cold

It might be the last thing you want to do when you are battling a cold, but exercise might actually make you feel better. share

Study Finds That Sunscreen Chemicals Are Absorbed Into Body

Study Finds That Sunscreen Chemicals Are Absorbed Into Body

The chemicals in sunscreens help shield people from the sun's rays, but they are also absorbed into the body at levels that raise some safety questions. share

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5 Ways to Recharge Your Sex Life After You Have Kids

5 Ways to Recharge Your Sex Life After You Have Kids

Your sex life is bound to change after you have kids. Use these tips to make it better than ever. share

Menopause and Painful Sex: What You Need to Know

Menopause and Painful Sex: What You Need to Know

Pain during sex does not have to be accepted as a normal part of the aging process. share

Why Aren't Women Speaking Up About Postpartum Depression?

Why Aren't Women Speaking Up About Postpartum Depression?

Here are some potential hurdles women may face when seeking care for PPD and some tips for how to overcome them. share

Living Well With AFib

Living Well With AFib

Those who have AFib should be well aware of these things: living a healthy lifestyle and reducing stroke risk. share

The Migraine Treatment You Don't—But Should—Know About

The Migraine Treatment You Don't—But Should—Know About

Learn more about non-drug migraine treatments that are now cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. share

Why Is My Sleep Apnea Making Me So Tired During the Day?

Why Is My Sleep Apnea Making Me So Tired During the Day?

If you have obstructive sleep apnea, the most common form of sleep apnea, and still feel tired during the day, you are not alone. Learn more. share

Is There Such a Thing As a More Comfortable Mammogram?

Is There Such a Thing As a More Comfortable Mammogram?

The next time you find yourself speaking to your health care provider about getting your mammogram, make sure to ask them about all of your options. share

Aging Smart, Aging Well: How Women Make Decisions About Their Health in the 21st Century

Aging Smart, Aging Well: How Women Make Decisions About Their Health in the 21st Century

Created by HealthyWomen and WebMD, Aging Smart, Aging Well is a new nationwide initiative spotlighting the health information needs and concerns of women ages 40 and older. share

Infant Feeding Choices: What Parents Are Saying

Infant Feeding Choices: What Parents Are Saying

If you’ve ever felt judged by any of your parenting choices, you’re not alone. Read what 1,202 mothers and caregivers had to say during a recent survey. share

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Pain during sex does not have to be accepted as a normal part of the aging process.

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Why Aren't Women Speaking Up About Postpartum Depression? share

Here are some potential hurdles women may face when seeking care for PPD and some tips for how to overcome them.

Living Well With AFib share

Those who have AFib should be well aware of these things: living a healthy lifestyle and reducing stroke risk.

The Migraine Treatment You Don't—But Should—Know About share

Learn more about non-drug migraine treatments that are now cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Why Is My Sleep Apnea Making Me So Tired During The Day? share

If you have obstructive sleep apnea, the most common form of sleep apnea, and still feel tired during the day, you are not alone. Learn more.

Is There Such A Thing As A More Comfortable Mammogram? share

The next time you find yourself speaking to your health care provider about getting your mammogram, make sure to ask them about all of your options.

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