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Your go-to sanitary product likely has harmful heavy metals in it, even if the label doesn’t say so!
We know what you're thinking: a relatively tiny chunk of Indians use tampons. But while this study …
Cancer-causing ‘forever chemicals’ may have been detected in many popular band-aids available in India
Testing 40 bandages, including popular brands sold in India such as Johnson & Johnson, the study fo…
1.5 million women of reproductive age in India affected by epilepsy: Experts
The staggering number of nearly 1.5 million women of reproductive age in India grappling with epile…
A new mom who went to the ER with crushing chest pain and vomiting was dismissed as anxiety. It was a heart attack.
Wakisha Stewart, a 31-year-old nursing assistant, knew something was very wrong. But the receptioni…
Anna Medaris
This 400-million-year-old fossil is the oldest disease-causing fungus we've ever seen!
Scotland’s Natural History Museum has recently disclosed a groundbreaking find within its fossil ar…
What to expect during an in-clinic vs. at-home abortion and how late you can wait
What happens during an in-clinic vs. at-home abortion is very different. Here's what to expect duri…
Rebecca Strong,Sara Twogood
What the overturning of Roe v. Wade means for ectopic pregnancy and how to get the care you need
The overturning of Roe v. Wade has left many doctors hesitant to treat ectopic pregnancy, which can…
Emily Swaim,Lauren Demosthenes
A complete guide to IUDs, the extremely effective birth control method that lasts for years
IUDs are a form of long-lasting contraception that come in two forms: hormonal and non-hormonal. He…
Erin Heger,Lauren Demosthenes
How to choose which type of emergency contraception is best for you and where to get it
When choosing a type of emergency contraception, consider your weight, whether you can get a prescr…
Elena Bruess,Olivia P. Myrick
The least and most effective types of birth control for preventing pregnancy
Birth control can be very effective at preventing pregnancy, but it's not a guarantee. Learn your r…
Cassandra Miasnikov,Lauren De…
Red flags that you have a high-risk pregnancy and what to do next
High-risk pregnancies can be caused by age, pre-existing medical conditions, or factors beyond huma…
Ariana DiValentino,Lauren Dem…
What is an ectopic pregnancy? How to recognize the warning signs and find treatment for this type of miscarriage
An ectopic pregnancy is a type of miscarriage which happens when a fertilized egg attaches outside …
Rachel MacPherson,Karen Duncan
8 symptoms of the most common STDs explained
Millions of people are diagnosed with an STD every year. They're typically spread during vaginal, o…
Julia Naftulin
You don't have to deal with a period if you don't want to how to safely stop your period with birth control
Gynecologists agree that it's safe to delay your period for even a year or more — here are th…
Ashley Laderer,Lauren Demosth…
8 IUD side effects to know — from cramping to changes in your period
Common IUD side effects include cramping, irregular bleeding, lighter periods, or sometimes heavier…
Elena Bruess,G. Thomas Ruiz, …
Period underwear is a reliable and reusable alternative to pads and tampons — here's how it works
Period underwear can be a more simple, sustainable option for menstrual hygiene because it uses fab…
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,Rosara …
Pregnant people are at higher risk of breakthrough COVID than people with cancer and organ transplants, study finds
While vaccinated pregnant people were more likely to get COVID-19 than those with other comorbiditi…
Anna Medaris Miller
Cleaning with disinfectants during pregnancy may increase a baby's risk of asthma and eczema, study suggests
A large study out of Japan found a link between disinfectant use on the job during pregnancy and as…
Anna Medaris Miller
Canadian 'super pigs' set to spread disease and damage the environment in the US, expert warns
The giant pigs are cross between wild boars and domestic pigs. They are considered to be highly-int…
Tom Porter
A pregnant woman who had a heart attack and 3 strokes caused by COVID-19 is urging vaccination
Diana Crouch remembers little of her 139 day hospital stay. Her husband thought: "I may go home wit…