What you should know about the ‘tampon tax’
If you’ve been listening to the news lately, the term “tampon tax” may have caught your ear. But what is...
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Children of older mothers have long
Past research has suggested that giving birth at a later age (after 35) may indicate that a mother will live...
What’s really keeping you from getting a good night’s sleep?
Where you live may play a major role in your sleep quantity and quality, new research suggests. Lights from buildings,...
Drink spiking is more common than you think
The story of three California women who recently saved a stranger from drinking a spiked drink while on a date has gone viral....
5 warning signs that could be cancer
Cancer is the second leading cause of death for American women, so it is important for women to know both...
Is the amount of arsenic in red wine harmful?
Drinking red wine may help improve cardiovascular health, decrease risk of cavities and interrupt Alzheimer’s disease, but it also contains a high amount...
Women's body image on the rise
Body image is a struggle for many people of all ages and genders. New research suggests, however, that women’s feelings...
Should men get annual physicals?
Preventive care could be the key to good long-term health, yet research shows that men aren’t seeing their doctors as...
Is Pokémon Go good for your health?
This weekend in Homewood, Ill, a group of strangers started to gather around a park fountain. All were looking intently...
A cure for daytime drowsiness
A new study found that men who eat fatty foods are more prone to daytime drowsiness. And among those who...
