This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Ozempic Stomach Paralysis: Risks & Treatments Key takeaways: Stomach paralysis is a condition that slows or stops the movement of food from the stomach to […]
This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. How Long Does Enclomiphene Stay in Your System? Testosterone plays a major role in many aspects of men’s health, including drive, reproductive function, muscle mass, and mood. […]
This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Does Progesterone Cause Weight Gain? What to Know If you’ve recently started on birth control or menopausal hormone therapy and feel like you’ve gained a little […]
This article was reviewed by Knox Beasley, MD. What Are the Side Effects of Stopping Finasteride? FDA-approved hair loss treatments like finasteride can potentially help prevent excess thinning from male pattern baldness. It can take […]
When news broke earlier this year that lead paint had poisoned a student at Milwaukee’s Golda Meir Elementary School, she worried for that child, but thought it was an isolated incident. Then, in March, came […]
This article was reviewed by Sara Harcharik Perkins, MD. Is Minoxidil Safe for Women? Uses, Side Effects, and More Key Takeaways Both topical and oral minoxidil are considered safe for women. They’re effective at treating […]
This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Does Ozempic® Cause Hair Loss? Key takeaways: Hair loss isn’t an official side effect of Ozempic®. In clinical trials of Wegovy®, which contains the same […]
This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Low Testosterone and Joint Pain: What’s the Connection? Your knees, ankles, hips, and shoulders ache, and you don’t know why. Joint pain can have many causes, from […]
This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Is Coconut Oil Good for Testosterone? Key takeaways: Consuming coconut oil hasn’t been shown to boost testosterone production. It’s unclear whether certain types of saturated fats (like […]
How to Maintain Weight Loss Key Takeaways: Maintaining weight loss is possible with long-term healthy habits like exercise, healthy eating, and good sleep. If you’ve hit your goal weight, try setting new goals to help […]
This article was reviewed by Sara Harcharik Perkins, MD. Brittle Hair: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments If your hair feels dry or breaks easily, you’re not alone. Brittle hair is a common hair concern, and while […]
This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Best Supplements to Balance Hormones Key takeaways: The best supplements to balance hormones include magnesium, calcium, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins D, B6, and B12, adaptogens, and […]
Why Am I Losing Inches But Not Weight? Key takeaways: You might be losing inches but not weight because you’re gaining muscle while losing body fat. It might also be that you’ve hit a weight […]
This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Hot Flashes Hot flashes are one of the most frequent and disruptive vasomotor symptoms associated with the menopausal transition. They involve a sudden wave of heat, […]
How to Taper Off Semaglutide Safely Key takeaways: Medically, you don’t have to taper off semaglutide, but many experts recommend it when stopping the medication. Some research suggests that tapering off semaglutide over about nine […]
This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. What Is Estrogen? Everything You Need to Know Estrogen is one of the primary female hormones, and it serves an important function in both reproductive and […]
This article was reviewed by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. Does intimacy relieve stress? And can intimacy help with anxiety? Absolutely. As it turns out, the stress relief-intimacy connection is one that is backed by science. […]
Exploring Weird Perimenopause Symptoms Experiencing perimenopause is a natural part of aging for many of us. Also called the menopause transition, perimenopause is the time leading up to a woman’s final menstrual period. Perimenopause typically […]
Best Supplements to Balance Hormones Key takeaways: The best supplements to balance hormones include magnesium, calcium, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins D, B6, and B12, adaptogens, and inositol. These nutrients may support regular periods, help balance […]
Why Am I Still Hungry on Semaglutide? Reasons & What to Do Semaglutide — the active ingredient in Ozempic®, Wegovy®, and Rybelsus® — can reduce your appetite and curb food cravings to promote weight loss. […]
The Whoosh Effect: What Is It & Why Does It Happen? Key takeaways: The “whoosh effect” is when you suddenly seem to lose a lot of weight after stalled weight loss. One theory is that […]
This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Key takeaways: Women are more likely to have osteoporosis than men, and it often starts around menopausal age. Menopause also lowers estrogen levels, which can contribute […]
What Causes Belly Fat? What Are the Different Types? Belly fat — both the visible kind and the deep kind that sits around your organs — is caused by a combination of factors. This includes […]
This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. If you’re entering perimenopause or menopause, you’ve probably heard about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) — and you might be wondering about your options. Progesterone plays a crucial role in […]
Ozempic has taken TikTok by storm. It’s hailed as a miracle weight loss drug that helps you shed the pounds without even really trying. Sound too good to be true? Well, it could be. There’s […]
Timing is everything for many things in life — including when to take medication like metformin, sold under the brand names Glucophage, Fortamet, Riomet, and Glumetza. So, when’s the best time to take metformin? Well, there’s no […]
This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Can You Take Semaglutide While Breastfeeding? Key takeaways: The current advice is to not take semaglutide while breastfeeding. More research is needed to know […]
This article was reviewed by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. Does intimacy relieve stress? And can intimacy help with anxiety? Absolutely. As it turns out, the stress relief-intimacy connection is one that is backed by science. […]
Four Strategies for Boosting Memory Many of us take our memory for granted. We just assume that it’ll be there when we need it. That, however, is not always the case. While some people are […]
Relationship weight gain: 6 reasons it happens This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. You gain a lot of things when you get into a new relationship: love, companionship, a new […]