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Wellness routines are supposed to help you feel better — but for some women, they may be doing the opposite.
You downloaded the sleep tracker. You eliminated gluten. You take seventeen supplements and feel guilty when you miss a meditation session. Sound familiar? For millions of women, the pursuit of wellness has quietly become another source of stress — and researchers and clinicians are starting to take notice.
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ADHD doesn't always look like a hyper kid in a classroom — and for millions of women, that misunderstanding has cost them decades.
If you've spent most of your adult life feeling scattered, overwhelmed, or like you have to work twice as hard as everyone else just to keep up, you're not alone — and you're not just "bad at adulting." A growing body of research suggests that ADHD in women is vastly underdiagnosed, often missed for decades because the symptoms look very different from the textbook picture most doctors were trained to recognize.
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Cramps that sideline you every month are a signal worth taking seriously — here's what the science says.
Too many women have been told that severe period pain is just part of being a woman. It is not. While some discomfort during menstruation is common, pain that disrupts your daily life may be pointing to a real medical condition — one that is treatable. Knowing the difference could change everything.
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Millions of women with polycystic ovary syndrome are walking around with a blood sugar problem they don't know they have — and it's not their fault it's being missed.
You've been told your hormones are just "a little off." Or maybe you've been handed a birth control prescription and sent on your way. But if you have PCOS, there may be something deeper going on with your metabolism that deserves a much closer look.
Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is one of the most common hormonal conditions in women of reproductive age, affecting an estimated 8 to 13 percent of women worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. Yet research published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism and supported by the Endocrine Society suggests that a key driver of the condition — insulin resistance — is frequently overlooked, especially in younger women who don't fit the stereotype of who gets blood sugar problems.
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A new study finds that one of the most significant health transitions in a woman's life is going largely undocumented by her own doctors.
Most women expect their doctors to track the big stuff—blood pressure, cholesterol, weight. But a growing body of evidence suggests that menopause, a transition that reshapes nearly every system in a woman's body, is barely making it into the medical record. A study published in Menopause: The Journal of The Menopause Society found that menopause status is documented in a strikingly small percentage of patient records, even for women in the age range when it most commonly occurs. Here's what the research found, why it matters for your long-term health, and what you can do about it.
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Nearly two-thirds of all Americans living with Alzheimer's are women — and biology may explain more than we once thought.
You might assume that women simply live longer, and that's why more of them develop Alzheimer's. Longevity is part of the story. But researchers are finding that it is only part of it. Emerging science points to hormonal shifts, genetic factors, and brain biology that may put women at meaningfully higher risk — and understanding why could open new doors for prevention.
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You've heard of hormone therapy for women — but testosterone rarely comes up. Here's what the science actually says.
When most people think about women's hormone health, estrogen and progesterone get all the attention. Testosterone barely gets a mention. But researchers and clinicians are taking a much closer look at the role this hormone plays in women's health — especially after 40 — and the findings are worth knowing about.
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If you or someone you know is taking a GLP-1 medication, there's a new side effect worth watching for — and it may be hiding in plain sight.
Millions of women are now taking GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) for weight loss or blood sugar control. The benefits are well-documented. But a growing body of reports is flagging a surprising and largely overlooked side effect: significant changes to the nails. Research suggests it may be happening in close to half of users.
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GLP-1 medications are changing lives — but dermatologists are now flagging a side effect that many women weren't warned about.
You've heard the headlines about GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) helping people lose significant weight. What you may not have heard is what some women are noticing months into treatment: more hair in the shower drain, scalp tenderness, and changes to their nails. Here's what the latest data actually shows — and what you can do about it.
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New research links everyday exposure to phthalates — chemicals found in plastics, fragrances, and personal care products — to reduced ovarian reserve in women.
You might not be able to see them, smell them, or taste them. But phthalates, a family of chemicals used to make plastics flexible and to help fragrances last longer, may be quietly affecting women's reproductive health. A growing body of research, including a study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, suggests that higher levels of phthalate exposure are linked to lower ovarian reserve — a measure of how many viable eggs a woman has remaining. Here's what the science actually says, and what women can do with that information.
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