Do Vaginal Probiotics Work for Repeat Infections or General Health?
They promise a healthier, more “balanced” vagina, but the science hasn’t quite caught up to the hype...
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6 Bad Gut Habits GI Docs Wish You’d Break
Ditch these behaviors to steer clear of stomach upset and digestive woes...
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Spring Allergies Are Back…With a Vengeance. Here’s How to Deal
It’s not your imagination: Pollen season is creeping earlier and getting worse...
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Yeast Infection or Bacterial Vaginosis? Here’s How to Tell What’s Causing Your Itchy, Irritated Vagina
They’re both a huge drag, but they come with distinct symptoms, risk factors, and solutions...
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Coca-Cola Just Launched a Prebiotic Soda. Here’s What RDs Say These Drinks Can—and Can’t—Do for Your Gut
They may be boosted with fiber, but they don’t quite stack up to the real deal...
Erica Sloan
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Cancer Rates Are Rising in Young Women. Here’s How to Lower Your Risk
Experts break down the five lifestyle tactics with the strongest evidence...
Erica Sloan
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How to Safely Delay Your Period
Yep, you can actually bypass bleeding, according to ob-gyns...
Erica Sloan
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Can a Magnesium Supplement Really Help You Sleep? Here’s What the Science Says
The mineral can benefit your body in all sorts of ways—but its snooze-inducing effects are up in the air...
Erica Sloan
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Why Your Big Toes Play Such a Huge Role in Your Health and Fitness
This little joint can have mighty ripple effects...
