Search Results for: women’s health

woman eating yogurt with other sources of calcium floating in back

March 21, 2023/Nutrition

Are You Taking Too Many Calcium Supplements?

… re a calcium superstar!Calcium is key to a sturdy skeleton, and it’s critical for the healthy function of nerves and muscles, including your heart.“Calcium is so important for the bones and teeth …

Man sitting on couch, grimacing, with both hands on chest

August 15, 2025/Heart Health

Is That Pain in Your Chest Heartburn or a Heart Attack?

… so that emergency responders often have to run tests to determine which condition you’re experiencing.If healthcare professionals can’t always tell the difference between a life-changing medical event and a bad case …

October 26, 2022/Skin Care & Beauty

Is Biotin as Good as Advertised for Your Hair Loss?

… that might pop up is biotin. This B vitamin has a reputation for helping your locks stay healthy, and it’s frequently recommended by dermatologists to help with hair loss.But can biotin actually help …

Woman looking at positive pregnancy test stick

March 10, 2025/Pregnancy & Childbirth

‘Ozempic Babies’: How GLP-1 Agonists Affect Fertility

… the world by storm.And for good reason. Obesity and diabetes are some of the most prevalent health conditions in the United States. And Ozempic and other GLP-1 agonists are helping people live healthier …

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January 2, 2024/Weight Loss

Does Beer Really Cause a ‘Beer Belly’?

… called “beer belly” you’ve started to develop?Excess abdominal fat can pose a danger to your health, though the term “beer belly” is a misnomer, as it’s not a byproduct of booze alone …

May 28, 2020/Heart Health

10 Heart Disease Myths You Shouldn’t Believe

… surgery or with stenting. In these cases, your cardiologist or cardiac surgeon will explain why.Myth 10: Women don’t need to worry about heart disease.In fact, more women die from heart disease every …

Two glasses of cranberry juice, with two paper straws and a bowl of fresh cranberries on the table

June 30, 2025/Urinary & Kidney Health

Cranberry Juice for UTIs: Does It Actually Work?

… and get rid of them. We know that what we eat can have profound effects on our health and wellness, but does cranberry juice help with UTIs?Urologist Emily Slopnick, MD, shares the science behind …

Graphic of woman having trouble falling asleep.

May 28, 2020/Sleep

If You’re Having Trouble Sleeping, Here’s What To Do

Your bed should be a place of relaxation and rejuvenation. But if you’re having trouble sleeping, that’s likely not the case.Not only can not sleeping be frustrating, but getting a good night …

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April 14, 2025/Nutrition

Should I Be Eating Phytoestrogens?

Whenever you take a bite of an apple or grab a salad for lunch, you’re getting more than just fiber and nutrients. You’re getting phytoestrogens. This type of plant-based estrogen is a …

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February 20, 2024/Women's Health

Does Menopause Cause Insomnia and Sleeplessness?

If your sleep quality has gone down the tubes in your 40s, you’re not alone. In the years leading up to menopause, hot flashes and other changes can leave you lying sleepless night after …