Water no. Spraying on your perfume may make you feel good in the short term, but doctors are warning that a hidden ingredient in your favorite fragrance could lead to a range of health problems, from insulin resistance and cardiovascular disease to hormonal problems that can affect fertility. Many perfumes are made with an ingredient … Read more
If your period is a real pain, something else could be entirely to blame. While there are many reproductive issues that can lead to worse periods—fibroids, endometriosis, and cervical stenosis, to name a few—new research suggests that another issue may be a big reason behind menstrual problems. According to a new study, women with depression … Read more
A woman with two uteruses only found out she had multiple uteruses when she was pregnant with her second child – after doctors missed it the first time. Hayley Scudder, 34, was told her condition is so rare that the odds are one in a million, so she now refers to her double uterus as … Read more
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month – approximately 235,000 new cases of lung cancer and 125,000 deaths are expected to occur this year in the US. Dr. Daniel Sterman, director of the division of pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine at NYU Langone Health and NYU Grossman School of Medicine, spoke with us about the … Read more
Move over, belly tea — health influencers are clamoring for a new technique they say can banish bloating, boost digestion and even promote weight loss. A growing number of TikTok users are obsessed with belly button tugging videos, in which health and beauty gurus massage a few drops of castor oil onto their belly button … Read more
Some prenatal vitamins contain “disturbing” amounts of toxic heavy metals, while others lack key nutrients needed for a healthy pregnancy, a shocking new study finds. Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus tested 47 prenatal vitamins – 32 over-the-counter and 15 prescription – for their levels of choline and iodine and checked for … Read more
This time of year, the phones at plastic surgeon Jon Turk’s Upper East Side office are ringing off the hook as men and women across the United States call asking for a “freshening up” before the holidays. But unlike years past, they are not calling to set up an appointment or pre-op consultation. The calls … Read more
Gilmore Girls fans know: When the weather turns and the leaves are falling, it’s prime time to revisit Stars Hollow. Comfort TV reviews sure feel cozy, but according to psychotherapist Jill Lewis, MA, LCSW, there are several ways they can be a mental health booster. And while she says you definitely shouldn’t feel guilty about … Read more
Every day in America, about 6,000 women reach menopause—and more than two million enter that stage each year. Menopause – when a woman has gone 12 months without a period – usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. Symptoms include anxiety, mood swings, hot flashes, trouble sleeping, weight gain, and a slowed metabolism. … Read more
Every day in America, an estimated 6,000 women reach menopause—and more than two million enter that stage each year. Despite these staggering numbers, many women report feeling unprepared and inadequate for this life-changing transition. According to a new study, three in five women (60%) say they are completely self-taught about menopause. Jessica Shepherd, a board-certified … Read more