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Fast Facts: What You Need to Know About IUDs

Here’s the 411 on this long-acting and reversible type of birth control

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How Menopause Affects the Gut Microbiome

Hormone changes in midlife can affect your gut. Learn what changes during perimenopause and menopause, simple steps that help and when it’s time to call your healthcare provider.

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6 Ways to Strengthen Your Musculoskeletal System

Learn expert tips to help keep your bones, muscles and joints as healthy as possible

Leslie Vooris, 2025

I Kept My Menopause Symptoms a Secret

When menopause arrived sooner than I expected, I stayed silent, even with my healthcare providers. Here’s how secrecy delayed my care and why I’m finally talking about it.

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Metastatic Melanoma 101

Learn how to protect yourself from this aggressive skin cancer and what it means when it spreads

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Introducción al melanoma metastásico

Entérate de cómo protegerte de este cáncer agresivo de la piel y las implicaciones de su propagación

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Exploring EstroG-100

Here’s what science says about taking the herbal supplement for symptoms of menopause

Clinically Speaking: Questions and Answers About HER2-Positive Breast Cancer

Clinically Speaking: Questions and Answers About HER2-Positive Breast Cancer

Roshani Patel, M.D., FACS, answers questions about HER2-positive breast cancer and how it affects treatment

Conversación clínica: Preguntas y respuestas sobre el cáncer de mama con mutación del gen HER2

Conversación clínica: Preguntas y respuestas sobre el cáncer de mama con mutación del gen HER2

Roshani Patel, M.D., FACS, contesta preguntas sobre el cáncer de mama con mutación del gen HER2 y sus implicaciones terapéuticas

Tamsen Fadal

15 Minutes With: Tamsen Fadal Talks Making Menopause Mainstream and the Perks of Midlife

The Emmy-awarding winning journalist and podcaster shares expert advice she thinks everyone should have during perimenopause

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3 Reasons to Get the Flu Vaccine This Fall

Find out about the coughing, aching, stuffy head, fever, so-you-can-enjoy-life vaccine from an expert

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Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria 101

Breaking out in hives for no reason? It could be CSU. Here’s what you need to know.

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Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Provider About Bone Health

Everyone should be proactive about their bone health — especially women. Check out this list of questions to be sure to get the information you need during your appointment.

Rebecca Sorley

I Discovered I Had Osteoporosis When I Broke Bones in Both of My Elbows During a Fall

I worried about protecting my bones and livelihood as a pianist and teacher, but my bone loss has reversed

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Preguntas que debes hacer a tu proveedor de atención médica acerca de la salud ósea

Todos deberían ser proactivos en lo que se refiere a su salud ósea, especialmente las mujeres. Revisa esta lista de preguntas para asegurarte de que obtengas la información que necesitas durante tu consulta.

Rebecca Sorley

Descubrí que tenía osteoporosis cuando tuve fracturas en mis dos codos por una caída

Me preocupó la protección de mis huesos y poder continuar con mi profesión de pianista y profesora, pero mi pérdida ósea se ha revertido.

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The Castor Oil Craze: Your Grandma’s Favorite Elixir Is Back

From belly button oiling to hair masks, here’s what science and healthcare providers say about popular castor oil claims

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Is Your Asthma Under Control?

An increase in symptoms, an asthma flare-up or attack is a sign that your asthma treatment might need to change

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Hot Stats on Warm Bevvies: Can Hot Beverages Help with Healthy Aging?

Some drinks do have some health benefits, but don’t expect a miracle

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Sex Toys for Couples

Double the pleasure — and the fun — in the bedroom

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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Vaginal Estrogen

Vaginal estrogen is making headlines these days. But should you try it?

Aretha Watson

Multiple Brain Aneurysms Changed My Life — and I’m So Much Better For It

Having multiple brain aneurysms taught me to embrace resilience and self-care

Vonda Wright

15 Minutes With: Vonda Wright Talks Bone Health During Menopause and the Secret to Living a Long, Healthy Life

The orthopedic surgeon and longevity specialist breaks down the importance of strong bones during menopause