Women’s Health

Want Fries — or Feelings — With That?
Women’s Health

Want Fries — or Feelings — With That?

While her infant daughter fought a neurological disorder in the hospital, Gabrielle Blawas fought a battle in her own head,...

Regret Can Be All-Consuming – a Neurobehavioral Scientist Explains How People Can Overcome It
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Regret Can Be All-Consuming – a Neurobehavioral Scientist Explains How People Can Overcome It

By J. Kim Penberthy, University of VirginiaA friend of mine – we will call him “Jay” – was working for...

Why Kids Shouldn’t Eat Added Sugar Before They Turn 2, According to a Nutritional Epidemiologist
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Why Kids Shouldn’t Eat Added Sugar Before They Turn 2, According to a Nutritional Epidemiologist

By Lisa Bodnar, University of Pittsburgh Health SciencesI remember a decade ago sitting in front of my 9-month-old daughter, who...

Does Your Health Insurance Cover Treatment for Obesity?
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Does Your Health Insurance Cover Treatment for Obesity?

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Gynecological Procedures Can Be a Real Pain
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Gynecological Procedures Can Be a Real Pain

As Sarah*, 32, suffered through pain during a colposcopy — a procedure to examine the cervix, vagina and vulva for...

What’s the Difference Between Sugar, Other Natural Sweeteners and Artificial Sweeteners? A Food Chemist Explains Sweet Science
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What’s the Difference Between Sugar, Other Natural Sweeteners and Artificial Sweeteners? A Food Chemist Explains Sweet Science

By Kristine Nolin, University of RichmondA quick walk down the drink aisle of any corner store reveals the incredible ingenuity...

You’re Getting Sleepy: What You Need to Know About Hypnosis
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You’re Getting Sleepy: What You Need to Know About Hypnosis

Ilana Kaplan felt like she had hit rock bottom with her mental health. She was battling debilitating anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive...

Rifts Between Older Mothers and Their Adult Children Usually Endure – Even Through Divorce, Illness and Death
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Rifts Between Older Mothers and Their Adult Children Usually Endure – Even Through Divorce, Illness and Death

By Megan Gilligan, Iowa State UniversityAt the start of every new year, individuals often make resolutions to change aspects of...

Love Conquers All: My Journey as the Mother of a Transgender Daughter
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Love Conquers All: My Journey as the Mother of a Transgender Daughter

As told to Nicole PajerJane has always been loving, sweet, funny and creative with a huge heart. In her prepubescent...

Self-Care Sunday Series
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Self-Care Sunday Series

Everyone makes resolutions for the new year but by the end of January, many of us have already let our...

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