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How to tell the difference between a yeast infection and UTI
Yeast infections and UTIs are hard to tell apart because they exhibit similar symptoms. But it's im…
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira
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Home remedies for yeast infections that actually work — and which to avoid
One of the most effective home remedies for treating a yeast infection naturally is to insert a cap…
Callie Tansill-Suddath
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A man nearly died from a brain infection with a fungus that most people inhale every day
Fungal infections such as Aspergillus pose a serious threat to people with compromised immune syste…
Andrea Michelson
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Three ways to treat a yeast infection at home
You can treat a yeast infection at home with over the counter antifungal treatments, probiotics, an…
Madeline Kennedy
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8 reasons your butthole itches and how to get quick relief
Anal itching is a common condition that can be caused by diarrhea, hemmorhoids, and even parasitic …
Adam Barnes,Debra Jaliman
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I'm a wildlife photographer — here's how I manage my period when out in nature for months at a time.
Managing your period at work is tougher when your job is wildlife photography. Erin Ranney says her…
Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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I thought my vaginal opening would shut due to an autoimmune condition. My doctor taught me how to manage it.
I thought I had thrush but it was lichen sclerosus. It began with an itchy sensation around my vulv…
Katey Lovell
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Why you should add nutritional yeast to your diet even if you aren't vegan - and tips on how to cook with it
Nutritional yeast is more than just a vegan staple for making cheesy dishes. It boasts an impressiv…
Anika Nayak,Kailey Proctor
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Almost 100 Michigan paper mill workers are sick from a rare fungus spread by mold spores in the air — and climate change could make this more common
A blastomycosis outbreak in Michigan's Upper Peninsula has sickened dozens of paper mill workers. T…
Andrea Michelson,Hilary Brueck
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Throw out your pre-pandemic makeup - it could give you an eye infection or a rash
It's time to get rid of your crusty old mascara and ancient liquid eyeliner. Most eye makeup is onl…
Andrea Michelson
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Drug-resistant fungus is spreading at an 'alarming rate' in the US, CDC says
While Candida auris won't turn you into a zombie as seen in "The Last of Us," the fungus poses a gr…
Andrea Michelson
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Fungal acne looks like normal acne, but requires completely different products to treat here's how to tell if you have it
Here's how to spot folliculitis, often referred to as "fungal acne." It can resemble pimples, but i…
Julia Pugachevsky
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Thinx aren't the only menstrual products that allegedly contain toxic chemicals. Here are the other period products that may contain them, according to a report.
Multiple lawsuits have alleged that Thinx underwear contains PFAS, sending former customers on a se…
Andrea Michelson
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I was curious about bleach-like stains in my underwear. A midwife explained that they're a sign of a healthy vagina.
The author was concerned when she noticed her dark-colored underwear had stains in the crotch area.…
Colleen Kelly
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Jada Pinkett Smith and her family steamed their vaginas on 'Red Table Talk.' Doctors say the practice can cause burns and infections.
While vaginal steaming is an ancient practice in some African and Asian cultures, doctors say it co…
Julia Naftulin
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Period sex: 6 tips to do it safely and prevent pregnancy and infection
While having sex on your period is safe, there may be an increased risk of infections. Here are 6 p…
Sarah Fielding
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A woman whose vagina burned after sex was told her partner's semen contained traces of peanuts, which was making her allergy flare up
It's rare for someone to have an allergic reaction from traces of food allergens in semen. Doctors …
Julia Naftulin
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Good sexual hygiene: How to clean sex toys, genitals, and avoid infections like UTIs and STIs
Good sexual hygiene is important to avoid infections like UTIs. Peeing after sex is one of the most…
Carla Delgado
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My husband got a vasectomy 10 years ago. Our sex life has never been better.
After the couple were done having kids, and having struggled with other birth control, they opted f…
Madeleine Deliee
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6 reasons for white spots that crop up on your tongue
White spots on your tongue could be due to an inflammatory condition like lichen planus or geograph…