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527 evidence-based articles, checked against primary sources.
Stress & Cortisol
Cortisol Face: Is It Real? Causes and What Actually Helps
"Cortisol face" is trending as the reason your face looks puffy — but most morning puffiness has ordinary causes. Here's how to tell everyday bloat from the conditions that genuinely round or swell the face.
July 3, 2026 7 min
PCOS
Best Supplements for PCOS: What the Evidence Actually Supports
Inositol has some of the most consistent data for insulin markers; vitamin D, omega-3, and magnesium fill specific gaps; berberine and NAC show promise but carry real caveats. Here's how to read the evidence honestly.
July 3, 2026 7 min
Vaginal Health
Vaginal Odor: Causes, When to Worry, and What Helps
A normal vagina has a faint, musky scent that shifts across your cycle. Learn which odors are harmless, which ones (fishy, foul, or strong) point to infection, and the simple habits that actually help.
July 3, 2026 6 min
Vaginal Health
Boric Acid Suppositories for BV and Yeast: Do They Work?
Vaginal boric acid can help with non-albicans yeast infections and recurrent BV — but as an adjunct, not a first-line cure. Here's the evidence, the sensible use, and the critical safety limits.
July 3, 2026 6 min
Vaginal Health
Vaginal Moisturizers and Lubricants: How to Choose (2026)
Moisturizers and lubricants solve different problems. Here's how to choose one that soothes menopausal dryness, what ingredients to look for, and when vaginal estrogen is worth a conversation.
July 3, 2026 5 min
Skin & Hair
Hair Loss in Women: Causes and Evidence-Based Treatments
A plain-English guide to the real causes of hair loss in women and what genuinely helps, from minoxidil to correcting an underlying deficiency — plus the red flags that mean see a clinician.
July 3, 2026 7 min
PCOS
PCOS Acne: Why It Happens and How to Treat It
PCOS acne is hormonal, tends to cluster on the lower face and jawline, and responds best to treatments that lower or block androgens rather than ordinary spot creams.
July 3, 2026 7 min
Vaginal Health
How Long Does a Yeast Infection Last?
Mild yeast infections can settle in days; most clear within one to two weeks of antifungal treatment. Here's the timeline and when to get checked.
July 2, 2026 5 min
Bladder & Urinary Health
At-Home UTI Tests: How They Work and Their Limits
Home UTI dipsticks look for nitrites and leukocytes in urine. Here's what a positive or negative really means, and why a positive still needs a clinician.
July 2, 2026 5 min
Bladder & Urinary Health
D-Mannose for UTIs: Does It Work?
D-mannose is a simple sugar marketed for UTIs. We break down the theory, the limited evidence for preventing recurrent UTIs, safety, and red flags.
July 2, 2026 5 min
Vaginal Health
Yeast Infection Treatment: What Actually Works
Antifungals actually treat a yeast infection. How OTC and prescription options work, the honest evidence on probiotics and boric acid, and what to skip.
July 2, 2026 6 min
Heart Health
How to Raise HDL (Good) Cholesterol
HDL is your 'good' cholesterol. How to raise it with exercise, healthy fats and quitting smoking — and why your whole lipid picture matters most.
July 2, 2026 6 min
PCOS
Exercise for PCOS: The Best Types and Why They Help
How movement helps PCOS by improving insulin sensitivity — plus the realistic mix of strength, cardio, and daily activity that supports many women.
July 2, 2026 6 min
Thyroid Health
Hashimoto's Diet: What to Eat and What to Limit
What actually helps with Hashimoto's thyroiditis: a nutrient-dense anti-inflammatory pattern, plus honest evidence on gluten, dairy, selenium and iodine.
July 2, 2026 5 min
Heart Health
High-Cholesterol Foods: What to Limit and What to Eat
High-cholesterol foods explained: why saturated and trans fats matter more than dietary cholesterol, plus a favour-vs-limit table for everyday eating.
July 2, 2026 6 min
Weight & Metabolism
GLP-1 Drugs and Hair Loss: Is Ozempic to Blame?
Hair shedding after starting a GLP-1 medicine is usually temporary telogen effluvium from fast weight loss — here's why it happens and what helps.
July 2, 2026 5 min
Weight & Metabolism
Ozempic Alternatives: Other Options for Weight and Blood Sugar
A clear, balanced look at Ozempic alternatives: other GLP-1 and dual-agonist medicines, non-GLP-1 routes, and the everyday foundation that supports them.
July 2, 2026 5 min
Heart Health
Cholesterol Levels by Age: Charts for Women and Men
Healthy total, LDL, HDL, and triglyceride ranges for adults — how the numbers shift by age and around menopause, and when to get tested.
July 2, 2026 6 min