Your Body

Woman mixing ingredients for homemade hand cream at her workshop

Should You Make Your Own Skincare Products?

Here’s what you need to know about mixing blends at home

Bellamy Young

Bellamy Young Is Putting the Spotlight on Hepatic Encephalopathy

The award-winning actress talks about the brain disorder that affected her father and how she’s using her platform to help give caregivers a voice

WomenTalk: The Link Between Diabetes and Your Heart

WomenTalk: The Link Between Diabetes and Your Heart

In this episode of WomenTalk, we’ll learn all about the link between heart disease, stroke and diabetes.

Katie Finley

Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer Means the Pandemic Isn’t 'Over' for Me

The world may have moved on from Covid, but I’m still fighting to keep myself safe from the virus

Patient During Scalp Cooling

Does Cold Capping Work?

Wearing a cold cap for chemotherapy may reduce hair loss. Here’s what you need to know.

Mammogram films of both breasts of a female patient

What You Should Know About Dense Breasts

Knowing your breast density is important. Now there’s a new ruling to help you stay informed.

Mammogram films of both breasts of a female patient

Lo que deberías saber sobre las mamas densas

Es importante saber la densidad de tus mamas. Ahora hay una nueva decisión que es útil para que estés informada.

JoAnn Pushkin

My Cancer Was Missed Because of Dense Breast Tissue

Thirteen years ago, I testified in front of the FDA that women had a right to know if they have dense breasts. Earlier this month, the federal rule finally went into effect.

Pot and vapor steam flowing up of cooking

Hot or Not: Vaginal Steaming

We’ve got the answers to your burning questions about v-steam

woman getting laser treatment at the spa

Should You Give the Green Light to Red Light Therapy?

Celebrities like Katy Perry swear by this hot beauty trend. Here’s what you need to know before trying red light therapy at home.

woman in bed at night with her mouth open snoring obnoxiously

Mouth Breathers Beware: Mouth Taping May Not Be the Fix You Think It Is

Should you try mouth taping for sleep or put the viral trend to bed? Here’s what you need to know.

Olivia Munn

Olivia Munn’s Breast Cancer Diagnosis Is a Wake-Up Call for All Women

The Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool saved Olivia Munn’s life — and it could save yours

Olivia Munn

El diagnóstico de cáncer de mama de Olivia Munn es una señal de alerta para todas las mujeres

La herramienta de evaluación de riesgo de cáncer de mama salvó la vida de Olivia Munn y podría salvar la tuya

medical worker and a female patient performing pelvic correction surgery

What Is Pelvic Floor Therapy?

Learn the facts about pelvic floor physical therapy and whether it’s right for you

true or false quiz

True or False: Vaginas!

Take our quiz to see how much you know about this vivacious part of female anatomy

BMI body mass index written on a notepad sheet

Is the BMI BS?

The reckoning is upon us: Learn the facts about body mass index and why medical experts are rethinking how we use it to measure health

Woman using phone while using the bathroom

DIY: Hemorrhoids Self-Care

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

lavender Ribbon for cancer awareness (all kinds)

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

woman suffering from a headache due to Low Progesterone Symptoms

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.

genetic counselor meeting with patient to discuss BRCA gene

BRCA Testing 101

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

genetic counselor meeting with patient to discuss BRCA gene

Pruebas BRCA 101

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

Asian woman having problem with POTS

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.

Group of mature women doing Yoga outdoors

Your Pelvic Floor. What Is It Good for?

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