Maryland woman surprising diagnosis after years of misread signs
For Nicole Peace, the signs had been building for a while dizzy spells, unexplained weight gain, persistent headaches, brain fog and a gradual darkening of her skin. Like many people juggling the demands of daily life, she initially put it all down to stress. What she eventually learned, after years of unanswered questions and a […]
Endometriosis is wildly misunderstood and a new blood test could transform care
Every month, millions of women experience debilitating pain that disrupts their ability to work, parent, think clearly and function in basic ways. The cramping, nausea, exhaustion and fear that accompany severe endometriosis episodes are not always visible from the outside, which means many women continue pushing through their days while carrying a condition that medicine […]
Why Ozempic triggers hair loss and 3 ways to fight back
As GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound become increasingly common, so do questions about their side effects and one of the most searched is whether these drugs cause hair loss. For women already navigating hormonal hair changes in their 40s and 50s, the concern carries extra weight. The answer, according to dermatologists and […]
5 alarming signs you have a vitamin D deficiency
Vitamin D is one of the most essential nutrients the human body needs, yet it is also one of the hardest to get enough of through food alone. Because it occurs naturally in very few dietary sources, deficiency is far more common than most people realize and the consequences can quietly affect everything from your […]
The powerful fruit duo that boosts heart health daily
Most conversations about heart health eventually circle back to cutting things out less sodium, less saturated fat, fewer processed foods. But a new study is flipping that narrative, suggesting that simply adding two everyday fruits to your daily routine could meaningfully support cardiovascular function. And the combination might surprise you. Researchers have found that eating […]
Menopause may be triggering Alzheimer’s in women far earlier than doctors ever suspected
Menopause has long been understood as a reproductive transition. What it does to the brain has received far less attention. A new expert review published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation is working to change that, making the case that the hormonal upheaval of menopause may represent one of the most significant and underappreciated risk […]
The unsettling truth about chemicals in tampons and pads
For millions of people around the world, tampons and menstrual pads are a monthly staple products used for days at a time, every month, for decades. But a growing body of research is raising questions about what exactly is inside those products, and whether the chemicals detected in them could pose a meaningful risk to […]
Female microbiome disruption driven by diet, smoking, alcohol, and stress is more serious than you think
A sweeping new review published in Microbial Ecology has cast a spotlight on something most women never think twice about: the invisible microbial communities living inside and on their bodies. Researchers spent considerable time synthesizing evidence on how everyday behaviors shape the female microbiome across four distinct sites, the vaginal tract, gut, mouth, and skin, […]
These common healthy foods were linked to 60 percent lower fertility odds in new study
Trying to conceive comes with an overwhelming amount of advice. Eat this, avoid that, manage your stress, sleep more, exercise but not too much. The guidance accumulates quickly and what starts as an effort to be healthier can easily slide into anxiety about every single food choice. But a recent study is cutting through some […]
Pairing these 2 treatments boosts menopause weight loss by 35%
Weight gain during and after menopause is one of the most common and frustrating health challenges women face. Research suggests that women gain an average of about one pound per year during this life stage, and for many, standard weight-loss strategies simply stop delivering the results they once did. Now, a new study points to […]