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How to Tell Between the Flu, a Cold, and COVID-19, According to a Doctor

16 hours ago

How to Tell Between the Flu, a Cold, and COVID-19, According to a Doctor

When your nose starts running and your throat gets sore, it's clear you're coming down with something — the tricky part is figuring out what's causing it.

Your Ultimate Egg Freezing Survival Guide

17 hours ago

Your Ultimate Egg Freezing Survival Guide

Nearly three years after Roe v. Wade was overturned, the landscape of women's reproductive care in the United States has become increasingly byzantine and dangerous to navigate.

What Is "Brain Rot" and How Do You Know If You Have It?

17 hours ago

What Is "Brain Rot" and How Do You Know If You Have It?

I open my DMs to an Instagram gallery my younger sister sent me of the zodiac signs as different rats.

Can the Flu Shot Make You Sick? We Asked the Experts

21 hours ago

Can the Flu Shot Make You Sick? We Asked the Experts

With flu season well underway, it's important to protect yourself and your immune system from serious infection.

4 Surprising Benefits of Dry January, From Clearer Skin to Better Sleep

Dec 26, 2024

4 Surprising Benefits of Dry January, From Clearer Skin to Better Sleep

Dry January has the potential to be your best resolution yet.

Can You Work Out While Going Through IVF? 2 Fertility Docs Explain

Dec 24, 2024

Can You Work Out While Going Through IVF? 2 Fertility Docs Explain

If you're struggling to get pregnant, you're not alone; infertility, which is defined as not being able to get pregnant after a year of trying, affects 12 to 15 percent of couples.

Bloating After Sex Is More Common Than You Think — Here's What to Know

Dec 23, 2024

Bloating After Sex Is More Common Than You Think — Here's What to Know

Have you ever had amazing sex with your partner only to experience discomfort and bloating in your stomach afterward?

The “Holiday Pause” For GLP-1s Is Here — but Is It Safe?

Dec 23, 2024

The “Holiday Pause” For GLP-1s Is Here — but Is It Safe?

It's no secret the holidays are filled to the brim with cozy parties, fun drinks, and good food.

What Are LARCs, Exactly? An Ob-Gyn Breaks Down the Contraception Method

Dec 20, 2024

What Are LARCs, Exactly? An Ob-Gyn Breaks Down the Contraception Method

Finding your ideal form of birth control isn't easy.

Is Bird Flu the Next Pandemic? Here's What to Know About the First "Severe" Human Case

Dec 19, 2024

Is Bird Flu the Next Pandemic? Here's What to Know About the First "Severe" Human Case

A viral strain of avian influenza (otherwise known as "bird flu") arrived in the United States in early 2022 and has continued to wreak havoc on commercial poultry and farms across the US.

Is It OK to Take Ibuprofen Every Day? Doctors Explain the Potential Side Effects

Dec 18, 2024

Is It OK to Take Ibuprofen Every Day? Doctors Explain the Potential Side Effects

If you don't need a prescription to buy it, it must be safe to take .

Is Hormone Replacement Therapy the Secret to a Smoother Menopause?

Dec 18, 2024

Is Hormone Replacement Therapy the Secret to a Smoother Menopause?

Menopause has long been a hush-hush topic, something on the periphery of our minds that no one really wants to talk about.