Pandemic-related stress disrupted women’s periods: study

Pandemic-related stress disrupted women’s periods: study

The far-reaching effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are still coming into focus. The emergence of this deadly disease has been taxing on us all, but a new study shows that the stress related to the pandemic has caused changes in women’s periods, too. Research published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology looked at how pandemic-related … Read more

I thought my breast implants were killing me — and I had no idea why

I thought my breast implants were killing me — and I had no idea why

The safety of breast implants may be called into question as yet another woman comes forward with her unsettling story. In 2021, Kayla Caputo couldn’t explain why she was feeling run down, developed adult acne and gained 20 pounds — until she realized the answer could be in her breasts. “I feel like my implants … Read more

Why birth control could actually make your dating life suck

Why birth control could actually make your dating life suck

If you’re striking out on bad dates, your birth control could be to blame. A podcast host is claiming the pill can change to whom you’re attracted — so maybe you don’t have bad taste after all. In a viral TikTok, Elisha Covey from Dallas suggested that birth control mimics pregnancy in a woman’s body … Read more

I blend my placenta into my fiancé’s smoothies — he thinks they’re delicious

I blend my placenta into my fiancé’s smoothies — he thinks they’re delicious

This post-birth brew is something to coo about. A new mom says placenta smoothies have helped her bounce back after having a baby — and they’re so delicious she’s even whipped some up for her fiancé. Tiana-Rose, 24, gave birth to her second son, Arnhem-Sol, six months ago and decided to include the organ in … Read more

I lost 30 pounds and thought my appendix burst — but it was a baby

I lost 30 pounds and thought my appendix burst — but it was a baby

To womb it may concern … Kayla Simpson, a blonde Indiana University sophomore, was enjoying herself at a party when she was suddenly struck with intense abdominal pain. She was rushed to the emergency room, convinced her appendix had burst.  Turns out, however, the co-ed was in active labor with a baby she had no clue that … Read more

I gave birth to two sets of twins in a row — and I was on the pill

I gave birth to two sets of twins in a row — and I was on the pill

These little ones sure know how to defy the odds. A single mother said it was a “miracle” that she had two sets of twins in a row by age 21 — despite being on birth control. Now 22, Kaitlin Brooks remembers being ecstatic to learn she was expecting twins in March 2019. Following her … Read more

Wrong bra size can lead to back pain, stretch marks, bad posture: study

Wrong bra size can lead to back pain, stretch marks, bad posture: study

Wearing the wrong bra size could make you look more Shrek than chic, a new study has found. Britain-based lingerie retailer Pour Moi created a horrifying 3-D model called “Melanie” to highlight the long-term effects of wearing an ill-fitting brassiere. Pour Moi, with its in-house medical specialists Dr. Hana Patel and Andreas Anastasiou, released an … Read more

I had my breasts removed at 28 even though I don’t have cancer

I had my breasts removed at 28 even though I don’t have cancer

A Florida woman is speaking out about her dramatic decision to undergo a double mastectomy at the tender age of 28. Stephanie Germino said she signed up for the surgery after testing positive for the BRCA1 gene mutation, which meant she had a higher-than-average risk of developing breast cancer. “I was already aware there was … Read more

Experts say the ‘sludge’ TikTok trend is ‘napalm for your bowels’

Experts say the ‘sludge’ TikTok trend is ‘napalm for your bowels’

There’s a new TikTok “health” trend — but experts say it could be potentially harmful. Salt water flushes are the latest gut health trend making its way across the platform, with the #saltwaterflush hashtag gaining more than 11.3 million views. The flush is supposed to “clean and flush” the “sludge” out of your guts and … Read more

My nipple fell off while breastfeeding, nearly choking my baby

My nipple fell off while breastfeeding, nearly choking my baby

Talk about a nip slip. A California mother of six is unlocking a new fear for pregnant and nursing moms across the globe after revealing on TikTok that her nipple fell off and nearly choked her infant son while she was breastfeeding him.  “I latched my baby boy on. He’s nursing and [then] he stops,” … Read more

Air pollution is making women fat: study

Air pollution is making women fat: study

Looks like all that water weight might actually be from the air. A new study suggests that long-term air pollution exposure is linked to women gaining weight — particularly ladies in their late 40s and 50s, EurekAlert reported. Observed women who were exposed to poor air quality, specifically higher levels of fine particles, such as … Read more

Pregnant and taking antidepressants? Study found no risk of neurodevelopmental harm to baby | CNN

Pregnant and taking antidepressants? Study found no risk of neurodevelopmental harm to baby | CNN

CNN  —  Expectant mothers taking many common antidepressants need no longer worry the medication may harm their child’s future behavioral or cognitive neurodevelopment, according to a new study of over 145,000 women and their children across the United States followed for up to 14 years. “Results of previous studies on this topic have presented conflicting … Read more

Pregnant and taking antidepressants? Don’t worry about neurodevelopment harm, study says | CNN

Pregnant and taking antidepressants? Don’t worry about neurodevelopment harm, study says | CNN

CNN  —  Expectant mothers taking many common antidepressants need no longer worry the medication may harm their child’s future behavioral or cognitive neurodevelopment, according to a new study of over 145,000 women and their children across the United States followed for up to 14 years. “Results of previous studies on this topic have presented conflicting … Read more

Frozen embryos tied to higher risk of pregnancy complications related to high blood pressure, study suggests | CNN

Frozen embryos tied to higher risk of pregnancy complications related to high blood pressure, study suggests | CNN

CNN  —  Pregnancies from in vitro fertilization using frozen embryos appear to be linked to an increased risk of complications related to high blood pressure, or hypertensive disorders, compared with when fresh embryos are used or when a pregnancy is conceived naturally. That’s according to a study published Monday in the American Heart Association journal … Read more

Meghan Trainor: Nurses implied antidepressants caused son to be in NICU

Meghan Trainor: Nurses implied antidepressants caused son to be in NICU

Meghan Trainor claims the nurses who cared for her and her son when she gave birth implied she was to blame for the newborn’s admission into the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). “They kept asking me if I was on antidepressants during the pregnancy, and I was, but on the lowest dose possible,” the “All … Read more

Halsey wonders if they ‘chose the wrong life,’ calling it ‘suffocating’

Halsey wonders if they ‘chose the wrong life,’ calling it ‘suffocating’

Halsey revealed they sometimes wonder if they “chose the wrong life” after confessing they feel a “deep sadness.” “I find that often there is a deep sadness inside me that no amount of worldly pleasure can touch, a loneliness, an emptiness,” the singer — who uses she/they pronouns — wrote on their Instagram Story on … Read more

I had a really bad period — and it led to this shocking diagnosis

I had a really bad period — and it led to this shocking diagnosis

Two days after getting her COVID-19 vaccine, Victoria Lang had an “insane” period. That one abnormal flow uncovered a shocking diagnosis — the 30-year-old pharmacist had cancer. “I woke up in the morning, and I had to run and get a towel to hold under me,” Lang told South West News Service. “I know what is … Read more

Startling number of women using TikTok to self-diagnose ADHD

Startling number of women using TikTok to self-diagnose ADHD

Women are diagnosing themselves with neurodivergent conditions like ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) after watching trending TikTok videos. Doctors explained to Women’s Health that women are statistically more likely to ignore symptoms and go undiagnosed, but cautioned that diagnoses should be given to licensed professionals — not armchair “experts” on social media. TikTok videos explaining various ADHD … Read more

Women’s Health: Intrauterine device is a safe and effective way to prevent pregnancy, read the facts related to it

Women’s Health: Intrauterine device is a safe and effective way to prevent pregnancy, read the facts related to it

Are you worried about using birth control pills to prevent pregnancy? Looking for a good and effective way to stop pregnancy? If yes, then you can think about intrauterine device ie IUD or Copper T. Copper T or IUD is considered to be the most effective and safe way to prevent pregnancy in today’s time. … Read more