Your Body

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DIY: Hemorrhoids Self-Care

Learn about the different ways you can help prevent painful hemorrhoids and how to get rid of hemorrhoids at home

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Learn About 5 Types of Gynecologic Cancer

Here’s what to know about five types of gynecologic cancers that can affect women and people assigned female at birth

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Low Progesterone Symptoms

Progesterone is a hormone that regulates many functions in a woman's body. Learn to recognize low progesterone and what you can do about it.

Redheads and Pain

Redheads and Pain

Do redheads have a higher pain tolerance? Do redheads need more anesthesia? Here’s what to know if you’re a natural redhead.

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BRCA Testing 101

BRCA gene mutations can increase your risk of breast and other cancers. Should you get tested for them?

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Pruebas BRCA 101

Las mutaciones genéticas BRCA pueden incrementar tu riesgo de cáncer de mama y de otros tipos. ¿Deberías hacerte pruebas para saberlo?

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What Is POTS?

The chronic health condition can make you tired, dizzy and unable to do everyday tasks. Here’s what you need to know.

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Your Pelvic Floor. What Is It Good for?

Learn the facts about your pelvic floor and how to strengthen pelvic floor muscles

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Prolapse Changed My Life for the Better

My pelvic organ prolapse was a sign of something much deeper and I’m stronger today because of it

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Period Products Are Not Tested Using Real Blood. (Yes. You Read That Right.)

One groundbreaking study finds absorbency levels may be misleading. Here’s what you need to know.

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Free Bleeding: Why Some Menstruators Are Ditching Period Products

Learn the reasons why some people skip the products and just go with the flow

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True or False? Sun Safety

How bright are you when it comes to sun protection? Take our quiz to find out.

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Can HPV Lead to Heart Disease in Women?

A growing body of research says it’s possible. Here’s what you need to know.

After I Was Diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer, I Had Another Shock

After I Was Diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer, I Had Another Shock

My breast cancer surgeon missed a red flag, and I’ll always wonder if that changed everything

Anne Fulenwider

Q&A: Anne Fulenwider Says Heart Health and Telehealth Are In

The former Marie Claire editor talks about her journey from fashion to telehealth and how her mother’s sudden heart attack changed her view on women’s health

True or False: Thyroid

True or False? Thyroid

Take our quiz to see what you know and learn important information about your thyroid

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Stages of Breast Cancer

What are the stages of breast cancer? And what does the stage mean for prognosis and treatment? Here’s what you need to know.

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5 Health Podcasts Worth Your Time

Tune in for thoughts on health, happiness and some aha moments from Oprah

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What Is C. diff? What You Need to Know About This Deadly Infection

C. diff causes the most healthcare-associated infections in the U.S. — and women are at higher risk than men

The Importance of Understanding Your Family History of Breast Cancer

The Importance of Understanding Your Family History of Breast Cancer

Watch this video to learn why it’s important to know your family history so you can manage your breast cancer risk

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C. Diff 101

What is C. diff? Learn more about the condition and simple ways to reduce your risk of infection.

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Clinically Speaking: Questions and Answers About C. Diff

Is it a stomach virus or C. diff infection? Find out how to recognize, treat and hopefully avoid this stubborn bacterial gut infection.

Fecal sample for Clostridium Difficile Antigen and Toxin Test in medical lab.

C. difficile 101

¿Qué es la C. difficile? Obtén más información sobre la condición y formas sencillas para reducir tu riesgo de infección.

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Bacterial Vaginosis 101

What is bacterial vaginosis? Learn about the risk factors, symptoms and how it’s treated.