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Health

  1. um
    Oh God, a Woman Found a Dead Tortoise in Her VaginaGreat, another thing to worry about.
    By Madeleine Aggeler
  2. science of us
    My Life As a Suicide Text Line VolunteerAs told by a 20-something graduate student.
    As told to Katie Heaney
  3. first person
    Our Sister BeckyWhat if the doctors had listened to her?
    By Kate Beaton
  4. science of us
    5 Books You Should Read If You Have Social AnxietyFrom serious cultural history to fun, relatable YA.
    By Katie Heaney
  5. science of us
    Air Pollution Can Travel Into Pregnant Women’s PlacentasNew research confirms what was previously a hypothesized link.
    By Katie Heaney
  6. science of us
    Introverted Doesn’t Mean What You Think It MeansMaybe alone time isn’t so great after all!
    By Katie Heaney
  7. science of us
    What It’s Like Dating a PsychopathAn interview with a man who knows.
    By Katie Heaney
  8. science of us
    There’s So Much to Worry About I Forgot to Worry About Plastic PoisoningNow you’re telling me my yogurt tub is trying to kill me?
    By Katie Heaney
  9. strat explainer
    What Are Prebiotics? And Do I Need Them?The next wave in bacterial health.
    By Margaret Rhodes
  10. first person
    I Know Exactly How to Pass the Postpartum Depression QuizFive minutes in the waiting room is all it takes.
    By Meaghan O'Connell
  13. science of us
    Can You Be Blissfully Unaware of Your Own Stress?Sometimes it’s better not to know.
    By Cari Romm
  14. health
    Everything We Know About the Emirates Airline Flight Quarantined at JFKOne hundred sick passengers, “intense coughing,” and Vanilla Ice.
    By Madeleine Aggeler
  15. the world according to goop
    Goop Settles Lawsuit About Those Vaginal EggsGwyneth Paltrow’s lifestyle brand agreed to pay $145,000 in response to claims of deceptive marketing.
    By Sarah Nechamkin
  16. fertility
    You Need More Than a Frozen Egg to Make a BabyWhy is IVF left out of discussions about egg freezing?
    By Jen Gann
  17. anti-vax
    Nurse Fired for Posting About Patient’s Measles in Anti-Vaxxer Facebook Group“By no means have I changed my vax stance, and I never will. But I just wanted to share my experience.”
    By Sarah Nechamkin
  18. recommended by experts
    The Best Ways to Prevent Thigh Chafe When It’s Hot and Humid OutsideAccording to a group of eight women who’ve tried everything.
    By Alexandra Ilyashov
  19. vape life
    Juul Is Under Investigation for Its Teen-Focused MarketingThe company says its product isn’t for kids, but kids sure do like it.
    By Katie Heaney
  20. am i dying
    My Doctor Says My Chest Pain Is Just Anxiety, But I’m Not So SureWhat to do when your doctor says your symptoms are in your head.
    By Katie Heaney
  21. science of us
    Fainting Is a Pretty Weird Thing for a Body to DoIt’s crazy if you think about it (and I have).
    By Mara Altman
  22. science of us
    So What Really Happens to Your Metabolism After 30?Sadly it doesn’t go up.
    By Katie Heaney
  25. strat investigates
    Does a Natural Antiperspirant Actually Exist?An unusually good natural deodorant made us wonder.
    By Lori Keong
  26. science of us
    The Reason You’re Hearing More About Pancreatic CancerOn Aretha Franklin’s death, and new data on her condition.
    By Alexia LaFata
  27. nightmares
    Doctors Discover Forgotten 28-Year-Old Contact Lens in Woman’s EyeAhh!!
    By Madeleine Aggeler
  28. science of us
    The Bleeding Edge Is 2018’s Best Horror FilmI can’t stop thinking about one detail in particular.
    By Melissa Dahl
  29. science of us
    Gynecologists Are Mad About the Safety Warning on Vaginal LasersSome are arguing that the FDA’s definition of “vaginal rejuvenation,” which includes treatment for pelvic pain, is too broad.
    By Cari Romm
  30. our shopping cart
    Stuff We Buy Ourselves: The Toothbrushes We Use Morning and NightSurprisingly, only one of us uses the Sonicare.
    By The Editors
  31. science of us
    Natural Cycles Is the First Birth-Control App to Get FDA ApprovalBut it still might not be such a good idea to rely on it for pregnancy prevention.
    By Cari Romm
  32. science of us
    My Life As a PsychopathAs told by an anonymous woman diagnosed with psychopathy.
    By Katie Heaney
  33. testing testing
    Are These New High-Design Vibrators Actually Any Good?Yes, in fact. And we tested a bunch to find out firsthand.
    By Margaret Rhodes
  34. testing testing
    Are These New High-Design Vibrators Actually Any Good?Yes, in fact. And we tested a bunch to find out firsthand.
    By Margaret Rhodes
  37. am i dying
    My Leg Hurts, Do I Have Necrotizing Fasciitis?An illogical but understandable leap.
    By Katie Heaney
  38. people's choice
    The Best Toothpaste on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers“I guess I’m ‘addicted’ to it now.”
    By The Editors
  39. science of us
    Unsurprisingly, Many Women With PCOS Don’t Trust Their DoctorsIt’s common to wait years for a diagnosis.
    By Cari Romm
  40. science of us
    Teen Magazines Made Me Terrified of TSSThe toxic shock stories featured in early 2000s teen mags will forever haunt me.
    By Gabriella Paiella
  41. motherhood
    Not All Women Are Waiting Until Their Late 20s to Become MothersA new report shows how much education and geography influence the average age of first-time mothers.
    By Amanda Arnold
  42. your mileage may vary
    A Thought Exercise for When You Can’t Fall AsleepTry just accepting your fate.
    By Cari Romm
  43. science of us
    Apparently Bots Love VapingFigures they would.
    By Katie Heaney
  44. science of us
    Why Some Women Choose Mail-Order AbortionsThough in-clinic abortion is still legal (for now), it isn’t always accessible.
    By Katie Heaney
  45. recommended by experts
    How to Get Rid of Diaper Rash, According to Pediatric DermatologistsDown to the right diapers, wipes, and creams.
    By Lori Keong
  46. science of us
    Most Young People Have No Idea When Their Fertility DeclinesEven though almost all young people say they want children.
    By Katie Heaney
  49. people's choice
    The Best Adjustable Dumbbells on Amazon, According to Enthusiastic Reviewers“Buy a weight and dumbbell set and have it take up a whole room, or just have a pair of these sitting in the corner.”
    By The Editors
  50. science of us
    The FDA Says Vaginal Rejuvenation Procedures Aren’t SafeLaser-based procedures can do more harm than good.
    By Katie Heaney
  51. science of us
    The Census Might Finally Ask About Your Gender IdentityAnd more about your sexuality, too.
    By Katie Heaney
  52. science of us
    A Hugely Influential Study on the Mediterranean Diet Was Just RetractedChecking in with experts on whether they’d still recommend it.
    By Candice Jalili
  53. Do I Have a Headache or a Brain Tumor?Depends on how long it lasts.
    By Katie Heaney
  54. The FDA Just Approved the First New Endometriosis Pill in a DecadeOrilissa is the first new treatment in ten years.
    By Opheli Garcia Lawler
  55. dangers
    People Keep Getting Impaled by Beach UmbrellasWhat is happening??
    By Madeleine Aggeler
  56. it's complicated
    The Restrictive Diet That Changed My MarriageFood was the foundation of my relationship with my husband. After a health scare, we had to redefine what brought us closer.
    By Candy Schulman
  57. science of us
    Three Identical Strangers Is the Best Documentary I’ve Ever HatedIt’s ultimately infuriating.
    By Melissa Dahl
  58. science of us
    You’ll Love This Study If You Hate ExerciseA technique to make running feel less terrible.
    By Cari Romm
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