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September 12, 2024/Women's Health

Have PCOS? Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Acne and Other Skin Symptoms

PCOS can cause skin problems, but birth control pills, hormonal medications and topicals can help

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July 31, 2024/Skin Care & Beauty

Your Period and Chronic Hives: What To Know

The fluctuation in your hormones can cause the red, itchy welts

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July 17, 2024/Exercise & Fitness

Does Creatine Cause Hair Loss?

Creatine does cause some side effects, but hair loss probably isn’t one of them

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May 17, 2024/Weight Loss

The HCG Diet Is Ineffective and Unsafe

The U.S. FDA prohibits HCG use without a prescription — and the hormone isn’t approved for weight loss at all

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March 26, 2024/Mental Health

No Fooling: The Very Real Health Benefits of a (Good) Prank or Joke

A pro-level laugh can release good-for-you oxytocin, dopamine and endorphins

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March 21, 2024/Weight Loss

Why It Really Is Harder for Women To Lose Weight (and What To Do About It)

Genetics, metabolism and hormonal fluctuations can all make weight loss more difficult

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November 28, 2023/Lung

Why Sex Hormones Can Help (or Hurt) Your Asthma

Developmental changes like puberty and menopause can impact symptom severity

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November 3, 2023/Women's Health

Does Hormone Replacement Therapy Cause Cancer?

If menopause symptoms disrupt your life, HRT can help, with minimal cancer risk

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July 26, 2023/Women's Health

The Breakout Breakdown: Why You Get Acne Around Your Period

Hormone fluctuations impact oil and sebum production, creating painful, tender pimples

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Headaches During Pregnancy: What To Know

They usually subside after the first trimester, but stay hydrated and rested, too

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