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ear piercing

Expert solutions for stinky ear piercings

That unmistakable smell coming from your ear piercing might make you cringe, but you’re far from alone in this experience. Millions of piercing enthusiasts encounter

early ovary removal, heavy menstrual flow,

Why polycystic ovary syndrome remains misunderstood

Polycystic ovary syndrome silently affects millions of women worldwide, yet remains persistently misunderstood within healthcare systems designed to identify and treat it. This complex hormonal

Dr. Makeda Dawkins on medical residency as a black woman

Dr. Makeda Dawkins on her medical residency journey

Dr. Makeda Dawkins, a Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician and Gastroenterology Fellow at Westchester Medical Center, recently shared her experiences navigating the challenging path of medical

Fizzy sodas drinks, beverage and stroke

Why daily beverage choices impact stroke risk globally

A comprehensive international analysis spanning 32 countries has uncovered surprising connections between our daily drink selections and stroke risk, challenging conventional wisdom about which beverages

IUD stomach pain and fibroids

Why fibroids target Black women more

Uterine fibroids represent one of the most prevalent reproductive health concerns affecting women today, with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimating that

women yeast infections

The real reasons yeast infections keep returning

For many women, the itching, burning, and discomfort of a yeast infection is an unfortunate but treatable experience. Yet for others, these uncomfortable infections become

pregnancy and skincare routine

How pregnancy could secretly sabotage your skincare

The idyllic vision of pregnancy often includes the fabled “pregnancy glow”—that luminous complexion supposedly bestowed upon expectant mothers. The physiological reality, however, proves considerably more