Your Body

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.

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Hot or Not: Vaginal Steaming

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

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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.

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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

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True or False: Vaginas!

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

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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

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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

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.

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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

Lisa W. on a boat

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

Woman choosing sanitary products at the drugstore

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

true or false: sun safety

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.