by Women's Health | Aug 31, 2016 | Health
By Leah Fessler; photograph by James Garaghty Turns out your fertility can be affected by many more factors than you might have thought… If you’re thinking of having a baby, you need to read this! You know it takes a healthy woman (and man) to make a...
by Women's Health | Aug 30, 2016 | Health
Photograph by Jonathan Taylor Probiotics have been around for ages – but it’s having a serious moment, and not just with plant-loving hippies, either. We break down why the probiotic health trend is totally legit – and how to get on it ASAP. Everyone’s...
by Women's Health | Aug 26, 2016 | FitMama, Health
But we all thought popping paracetamol was harmless… What’s up? According to JAMA Pediatrics, acetaminophen (paracetamol) is used by a large proportion of pregnant women. But now research suggests that acetaminophen use in pregnancy is associated with...
by Women's Health | Aug 25, 2016 | Health
Yeast infections, STDs, and ingrown hairs: Our lady parts are no strangers to unwanted, uncomfortable issues. And they’re not immune to vaginal injuries, either — we’re talking bumps, bruises, scrapes, and tears. Here, five ways you can hurt your hoo-ha (and what to...
by Women's Health | Aug 24, 2016 | Health
Not to be confused with that werewolf character from Harry Potter (although, the Latin translation of the word is literally “wolf”), lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation. Read on about one woman’s story – and how to lower your...