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WOMEN'S HEALTH

Alabama mother shocked after giving birth to enormous baby girl: ‘Started freaking out’

Paris Halo was born at the Alabama Grand View Medical Center on Tuesday.

Common vaginal condition is really an STD, study finds

If left untreated, bacterial vaginosis can increase the risk of acquiring HIV as well as sexually transmitted infections, according to the World Health Organization.

One of This Mother’s Children Doesn’t Have a Heartbeat

Courtney, a 19-year-old from Louis, WV, navigates the complexities of young motherhood with a unique twist: she's a mother to both her vibrant toddler daughter, Crystal, and a remarkably lifelike Reborn doll named Alex. The transition from caring for a newborn Crystal to a bustling toddler sparked a longing in Courtney for the delicate, nurturing moments of infancy. Seeking to recapture that experience, she invested in Alex, a meticulously crafted doll that blurs the...

Mace makes allegations of sexual abuse against multiple men from the House floor

As Mace left the floor Monday night, she wore a red sticker on her dress that read “SURVIVOR.”

People with ‘non-monogamous lifestyles’ seek free drugs to prevent HIV

KFF HEALTH NEWS, ATLANTA — Latonia Wilkins knows she needs to be on PrEP due to her non-monogamous lifestyle. But the 52-year-old Atlanta mother has faced repeated challenges getting the lifesaving drug that can prevent new HIV infections. Years ago, Wilkins was dating a man newly diagnosed with HIV and went to get tested, she said, but was not offered PrEP. Since then, Wilkins said, doctors either have told her she doesn’t need the...

Can taking testosterone improve your health?

Demand for the hormone is surging, and not just to treat libido. Here’s what we know about its benefits, and potential risks.

These Nutrients Can Strengthen Aging Bones

THE NEW YORK TIMES – Here are some nutrients to prioritize to keep your bones healthy as you age. Calcium When you don’t get enough calcium from food, your body will pull the mineral from your bones, which can make them weaker, said Sue Shapses, a professor of nutritional sciences at Rutgers University. Your ability to absorb calcium from food declines as you age too, she said. Dairy products like milk and yogurt are excellent sources of...

Gym-Goer, 29, Dies After Getting Her Neck Adjusted by Chiropractor: ‘Tragic Case’

Joanna Kowalczyk died of acute arterial dissections in the exact location where she received chiropractic treatment

RFK Jr.’s War Against Cancer…Prevention

A recent Senate confirmation hearing revealed RFK Jr.’s secret war against cancer prevention.

8 common health conditions midlife women face

MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK – A study published in Menopause provides a comprehensive overview of the most common conditions diagnosed in clinical practice among women in the U.S. Upper Midwest during their critical midlife transition. Overall, eight conditions increased by 45% or more between the ages of 40 and 59, and several conditions were more common in Black women and women living in more socioeconomically deprived neighborhoods. Jennifer St. Sauver, Ph.D., the study's first author and...

Police: Florida substitute teacher arrested for showing elementary students sexual photos of herself

The former substitute teacher is facing six counts of showing obscene material to minors and one count of tampering with evidence, according to the police department.

Teacher Outraged After Parent Complains to School Administration About Her ‘Really Big Boobs’

MSN – A middle school teacher was upset and outraged after finding out a parent complained to her school administration about the size of her “really big boobs.” “I always follow the dress code and have never been dress coded in the six years I’ve been in education. Everyone always compliments my outfits!” the middle school teacher began on Reddit. However, recently the school principal approached her after a parent “said that their son was talking...

Genital herpes is a ‘forgotten’ virus. But that doesn’t mean it’s gone away.

GOATS AND SODA – Genital herpes infections are very common. There are 42 million new infections each year — that averages out to one new person infected each second. While treatments can help with symptoms, there's no cure. So once someone gets infected, they've got the virus for life. In the 15-to-49-year-old age range, 1 in 5 people are living with a genital herpes infection — that's about 846 million people. These estimates were published this month...

The Pure Liberation of a Personal Urination Device

"I envied my father and brother, my husband and every other person in the outdoors who could hear nature’s call and promptly answer into the nearest shrubbery. The crouch can be demeaning; you’re in a position of submission, one that often results in resonant flatulence."
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