Talk about an unlikely hero. Tapeworms are often the bane of the health world, from ill-advised use to achieve a slim waist to inflicting terrible neurological symptoms like headaches, confusion, seizures and death. Medication used for the little larvae could provide relief for a disease with debilitating pain and no cure that experts have deemed … Read more
A major brand of panty liners has been accused of exposing hundreds of women to a cancer-causing chemical — with users claiming they suffered devastating health problems ranging from yeast infections to liver disease, a new lawsuit claims. Carefree, a feminine hygiene brand once owned by Johnson & Johnson and now owned by Essity, allegedly … Read more
Forget craving chocolate — how about a new Gucci, Louis Vuitton or Chanel piece for your collection? It turns out that ladies’ penchant for the finer things is only natural: it’s in our biology. New research suggests that women are driven to buy luxury and show off their designer logos more during a certain time … Read more
It’s about time. With as many advances as we’ve seen recently in women’s health — from endometriosis being able to be diagnosed without surgery, to completely rethinking and renaming PCOS, now more accurately, PMOS — we still have a long way to go in terms of understanding how medications affect the sexes differently. It’s often … Read more
Forget love letters. Bryan Johnson is saving something a little more personal from Kate Tolo. The tech entrepreneur turned biohacker has built a following by turning his quest to cheat death into a social media spectacle, documenting everything from his bodily functions to bedroom habits in pursuit of longevity. His girlfriend is increasingly becoming part … Read more
The wait may finally be over for millions of women. A new test which uses a saliva sample may make detecting a serious reproductive condition a much easier and less invasive process. The technique could also provide results faster, meaning earlier diagnosis as well as better treatment and care. A saliva test could be a … Read more
Aunt Flo has arrived — and this time, she’s bringing a beverage cart. Period-friendly drinks have flooded the wellness world, with brands promising their specially formulated concoctions can help take the edge off that time of the month. The Cycle, for instance, sells two canned drinks it markets as supporting hormonal health around your period, … Read more
It’s a code red — but what does it mean? Knowing what’s normal when it comes to your period can be tricky. After all, women aren’t exactly chatting about the color, consistency and smell of blood at the water cooler. But if you’re informed about what to look for, that time of the month could … Read more
A new health platform hopes to make women’s health easier to navigate — and cut down on the years it can take to get a diagnosis. “Women just keep telling us, I want answers, and I want to know what to do next. And right now, they just feel like their care is fragmented,” Xella … Read more
Susan Proctor had always considered herself a kind, good-natured woman. But somewhere in her mid-30s, she became someone she hardly recognized. “Mad mom. That’s literally how I would describe myself back then,” Proctor told The Post. Suddenly, everyday stresses were like emotional landmines — with even the smallest annoyances capable of triggering bursts of rage … Read more
Cases of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults are on the rise, with more than 15 million US adults — roughly 1 in 17 — diagnosed, according to a CDC report. As the numbers continue to steadily climb in the US, the spike has been most noticeable among women. Now, new research has shown this disorder … Read more
Aunt Flo might have met her match. For most women, “that time of the month” is more than just an inconvenience — it brings painful symptoms that are bad enough to keep many home from school, work and other plans just to recover. But before you reach for the hot water bottle and pain relievers, … Read more
Democratic lawmakers complained in late May about employers not providing paid leave for painful menstruation cycles, calling it “economic violence.” “Forcing a worker to choose between paying her rent or losing a day’s pay to recover from a grueling gynecological procedure is not a choice. It’s economic violence,” Rep. Adelita Grijalva, D-Ariz., said during a press conference on … Read more
Don’t disrupt your flow state. Periods are rarely pleasant, but there are some simple things that can make Aunt Flo’s visit worse, according to one health expert. All it takes to make that time of the month more manageable are four simple lifestyle switches. An OB-GYN shares four common mistakes women make that can make … Read more
Keke Palmer is opening up about a health battle that left her dealing with what she describes as “unbearable” and “crippling” adult acne — and a frustrating, long search for answers. “Everybody was on that glass skin and I’m over here with cracked glass,” the Emmy Award winning actress said Monday during a panel at … Read more
Turns out that little blue pill could be a boon to women, too. Erection pills do more than help men rise to the occasion, with research showing Viagra can improve the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes as well as treat enlarged prostates. And the infamous sex pills may also provide relief for a … Read more
Talk about a bloody genius treatment. A study published in Scientific Reports has identified a promising, unconventional source for treating the more than 600 million people living with osteoarthritis. While plenty of women deal with the downsides of menstrual blood ruining underwear, there could be a benefit to the monthly cycle. Monthly period blood could … Read more
They’re putting the men in menstruation. Recently, several dudes have taken to TikTok proclaiming that a man can start a woman’s period just by lowering the register of his voice. “You’ve never made her start her period?” asks one man in a clip with nearly 6 million views. “You need to lower your tone!” A … Read more
Women have revealed the things they worry about navigating most at a festival — with bathroom, sweat, and period-related needs featuring in the top 10. In the lead-up to the first weekend of Coachella and as festival season officially gets underway, a poll of 2,000 U.S. women who have attended a music festival found excess … Read more
Dr. Sheeva Talebian is haunted by how long “we’ve conditioned women to believe that debilitating pain is normal.” It’s a “clinical failure,” she declared, and it’s a reason why symptoms of one tricky disease in particular are often unreported and misdiagnosed — sometimes until irreversible damage has already been done. The board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and third-party … Read more