Health

Infertility
I Have a Child, and Now I Can’t Seem to Have Another
No one talks about the overwhelming grief—and guilt—of secondary infertility.


Pregnancy & Parenthood
What I Wish I Knew Before My Mommy Makeover
Be prepared for “drop and fluff,” among other things.

Mental Health
5 Signs You Have ‘Toxic Independence’
Healthy self-sufficiency is a choice. Toxic independence is survival.

Health
Even More Research Finds That Tylenol Use During Pregnancy Does Not Cause Autism
In fact, experts say not taking it when needed risks serious harm for both mom and baby.

Mental Health
Is It Anxiety or Hyperthyroidism? Here’s How to Tell the Difference
Sweaty palms, racing heart, and trouble sleeping—an overactive thyroid can mimic anxiety. Here’s how to tell the difference.
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Sleep
Can You Change Your Circadian Rhythm—and Should You?
Night owls get a bad rep, but it might be time to leave that shame behind.

Pregnancy & Parenthood
It’s Time to Get Real About How Long Postpartum Can Last
When you will feel like yourself again is a complicated calculation.

Health
There’s a New Guidebook for Women in Perimenopause and Menopause Who Just Don’t Care
Influencer Melani Sanders wants you to get out your reading glasses and air your grievances.

Cancer
Cancer Is on the Rise—but More People Are Surviving Even the Deadliest Kinds
Some cancers are now a chronic disease rather than a death sentence, especially for women.
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Health
Serena Williams on Taking a GLP-1: ‘I Feel Like I’m Back’
The GOAT says we shouldn’t be shamed about what helps us feel better in our bodies.


Fitness
Here’s Exactly How to Restart Your Workout Routine After a Break
It’s never too late. (Really!)

Health
The New Dietary Guidelines Are Stressing Me Out as a Working Mom of 4
There’s one part in particular that’s just not going to work.

Sports
Olympic Figure Skater Maia Shibutani’s Next Turn
After facing a kidney cancer diagnosis, the Olympic medalist is eyeing a return to the sport she loves.
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Sexual & Reproductive Health
An Easy At-Home Test to Replace Pap Smears Is Here—and Will Soon Be Fully Covered by Most Insurance
Teal Health is FDA-approved for cervical cancer screening and now available nationwide.

Health
3 Ways to Boost Your Vitamin D Levels This Winter
This time of year, temps aren’t the only thing in free fall.

Mental Health
I’m a Psychiatrist Who Treats Body Image Issues. I Also Got a Mommy Makeover
I don’t regret it. But it didn’t make me feel better.

Sleep
Trying to Recover From Sleep Debt? This Type of Exercise May Help
Don’t worry, it involves a very low time commitment.

Cold and Flu
This Is How Long It Takes to Recover From the Super Flu, According to Doctors
The flu is a serious illness, and recovery can take time.