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The pill: is it really your best birth control option?
The birth control pill has been around for decades. But does that mean it’s safe or right for you? We look at the pros and cons to help you make the best decision possible.
Vaginal health 101: what’s really going on “down there”?
Vaginal health can be tricky: how do you know what’s really going on inside? Discover how to take care of…
Mastitis: don’t let it ruin your breastfeeding journey
Up to 20 percent of lactating women will experience mastitis. It’s a painful condition that can have serious complications if…
Why erectile dysfunction is even worse than you think
Trouble getting an erection can be more than an embarrassing misfire in the bedroom; it can signal that something else,…
Constantly hungry but losing weight? Your thyroid might be to blame
Unintended weight loss and a reduced need for sleep are high on most of our wish lists. But as symptoms…
The lowdown on STDs…or is it STIs?
At some point in the last few years, we’ve all started talking about STIs instead of STDs. What exactly is…
Should you be vaping instead of smoking?
Smoking and vaping are both bad for your health. But when it comes to smoking vs. vaping, should we instead…
Is celiac disease a sign we should all be living gluten-free?
Symptoms of celiac disease can be obvious, or nonexistent, but that doesn’t mean it’s a made up condition. Should we…
The best self-care strategies aren’t expensive
We all know that if your airplane is going down, you put your oxygen mask on before helping others. Making…
The weird symptoms of hypothyroidism you might be missing
The symptoms of hypothyroidism are unspecific — here’s what you need to watch out for and what to do if…
Weed is legal now, so why use medical marijuana?
Now that you can legally buy cannabis in Canada, is there any reason to see a doctor for a medical…
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