Doctors draw blood from arms to check for diseases all the time, yet 1.8 billion people produce blood naturally every month, and that gets discarded as waste. Medical science has dismissed menstrual blood for decades, missing lots of essential health information. This blood contains unique proteins that match health markers found in regular blood tests....

“You’re young. You’re healthy. We’re not worried about cancer.” Those words echoed in doctor’s offices 2,500 miles apart. Sarah Beran heard them in Los Angeles when she mentioned blood in her stool. Brooks Bell received the same response in North Carolina. Both women felt relieved, trusted their doctors completely, and were catastrophically wrong. Within months,...

Danni Duncan thought she was doing everything right. The 39-year-old Melbourne fitness coach ate 90 percent whole foods, worked out daily, and barely touched alcohol. Her four kids know her as the mom who makes homemade snacks and prioritizes health above everything else. So when doctors found a 0.7 x 0.8-inch cancer tumor in her bowel that had already...

Aging can be hard for many reasons. Often, however, some of the hardest reasons why we find aging difficult is because of the changes we see to our appearance, despite not feeling old on the outside. Add that to the societal pressure to not look like we’re aging, especially for women, and these visible signs...

Frozen shoulder, medically known as adhesive capsulitis, is a painful and disabling condition that affects the shoulder joint. It is an inflammatory condition with symptoms as pain, stiffness, and a loss of mobility. This condition can last from several months to a few years, often disrupting daily activities such as dressing, reaching, or even sleeping....

Respiratory syncytial virus infection (RSV) is a common respiratory virus typically accompanied by cold-like, mild symptoms. However, infants and senior citizens are far more likely to develop severe symptoms and require hospitalization. It can also lead to more severe illnesses such as pneumonia and bronchiolitis. In fact, RSV is the most common cause of these...

When you think of a typical stroke patient, who do you think of? Chances are, you are picturing an older person, maybe even your own grandparents. Recently, however, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have shown a disturbing increase in stroke cases among younger individuals. Between 2020 and 2022, there was a...

In recent years, scientists have discovered so much about vitamin D. Before it was simply thought of as the accompaniment to calcium for strong, healthy bones. Now we know it is so much more than that, with new information being discovered every day. Despite its importance, deficiency is more common than you think and can...

The topic of self-pleasure at work might sound strange, but Nadia Bokody openly says it’s helped her manage stress. Nadia, the former global editor of the website SheSaid, revealed that she sometimes takes masturbation breaks during the workday. She explained that instead of reaching for coffee when overwhelmed, she chooses something that instantly helps her...

Endometriosis is a chronic, inflammatory condition that is neither fully understood nor easy to diagnose. People with this condition can go undiagnosed for years, seeking one doctor after another for their symptoms. Unfortunately, many finally hear the answer after surgery — one of the most invasive ways to receive a diagnosis. Fortunately, the Royal Australian...

Having a hysterectomy is often recommended for women dealing with certain reproductive health issues. However, a new study suggests that having an early hysterectomy before 50 may increase your chance of developing heart disease. Even for those women who end up taking estrogen afterwards, the risks are not entirely canceled out. Let’s find out more...

You’re lying on an exam table in a paper gown, feet in stirrups, anxiously gripping the sides. The doctor tells you to “Take a deep breath” as they begin the IUD insertion. A sudden cramp hits with a sharp, deep pain unlike anything you expected. Your face tenses, eyes sting, but you’re told, “Almost done.”...