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Multiple Sclerosis
MS Forced Me to Slow Down—and Then I Ran a Half-Marathon
I thought MS would take everything from me. Training for 13.1 miles showed me how much I still have.

Health
Norovirus (a.k.a. Winter Vomiting Disease) Is Surging. Here Are 5 Symptoms to Look Out For
Plus, when to see a doctor if this stomach bug gets the best of you.

Health
This Is the Reason You Always Feel Sick During the Holidays
It’s not too late to turn things around.

Infertility
Can Seed Cycling Actually Help PCOS and Fertility?
It’s not another snake oil—but like anything else, the method has its limits.

Cold and Flu
7 of the Worst Things You Can Do During Cold and Flu Season
Plus, what doctors recommend to help safeguard your health.

Lung Cancer
The Deadliest Cancer for Women Is Often Overlooked. Here Are the Symptoms You Should Know
Experts recommend being aware of your personal lung cancer risk factors.
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Infectious Diseases
What Pediatricians Really Think About the Most Common Vaccine Concerns
Here’s what they’re telling their patients.

Cardiovascular Health
5 Cardiologists Share Their Go-To Breakfasts for Better Heart Health
These doctor-approved breakfasts are quick, satisfying, and packed with heart-healthy nutrients.

Health
Ultraprocessed Foods May Be Fueling the Rise of Colorectal Cancer in Young Women—Here’s How to Lower Your Risk
Diet is just one piece of the puzzle.

Nutrition
Your ‘Gluten Sensitivity’ Might Actually Be Something Else
Here’s what new research suggests could be behind your symptoms.

Diabetes
Meet Type 1.5 Diabetes—the Overlooked Condition More Common in People Over 30
It can look like type 2 diabetes, but it’s an autoimmune disease that eventually requires insulin.

Menopause
The FDA Will Strip the Misleading Safety Warning From Hormone Therapy. Here’s What This Means for You
The “black box” label is long outdated—and doing away with it opens up room for more nuanced conversations.

Menopause
Perimenopause Raises Your Risk of Stroke—but These Habits Can Help Undo Its Effects
Certain behaviors take on extra importance once you hit this phase of life.

Breast Cancer
Why More Women Are Facing Breast Cancer in Pregnancy and Postpartum
These cases can be difficult to find and even harder to safely treat.
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Contraception
I Paid $500 to Be Sedated for My IUD Insertion
Yes, you have the option. Here’s how to ask for it.

Health
Tori Spelling Reveals the Physical Way Stress Shows Up on Her Body
It triggers an inflammatory skin condition she shares with her daughter Stella.

Weight Management
Can You Ask If Someone’s Taking a GLP-1?
Here’s what not to say—and how not to say it.

Depression
Jennifer Lawrence Wants You to Know About Her Postpartum Anxiety Meds
The Oscar winner shares what helped her significantly.

Menopause
How Do Hormone-Free Menopause Drugs Stack Up Against HRT?
Here’s what ob-gyns want you to know.

Axial Spondyloarthritis
4 People With Axial Spondyloarthritis on What Helps During a Flare
Everyone’s experience with axSpA is different, but these real-life strategies show there are multiple ways to find relief when pain hits.

Sexual & Reproductive Health
The Best Time to Start Hormone Therapy for Menopause May Be Earlier Than You Think
A new analysis highlights surprising health perks beyond symptom relief.

Urinary Tract Infections
The Surprising Cause of Nearly 20% of UTIs
New research ties this common infection to what you eat.

Health
You Can ‘Train’ Your Brain to Be More Focused in Just 30 Minutes a Day
And it involves playing games.

Health
The Surprising Risk Factor for Dementia That Has Nothing to Do With Diet or Exercise
The health of your brain is one more reason to practice good oral hygiene, according to a growing body of research.
