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ADHD in Women: Why a Diagnosis in Adulthood Can Be a Relief

Shayne Rodriguez Thompson — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:12:00 +0000

An increasing number of adults are being diagnosed for the first time with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, reports from many countries show. Although symptoms of the highly heritable, neurobiological metabolic disorder typically start in early childhood, they may not be recognized until later. Receiving an ADHD diagnosis in adulthood can be a huge relief, particularly […]

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Mom’s Symptoms Were Dismissed as Postpartum Anxiety but She Actually Had a Brain Tumor

Sa'iyda Shabazz — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 22:40:25 +0000

Ask almost any woman, and they will tell you about a time when their doctor didn’t listen to them or believe their concerns. Most of the time, having doctors not listen leads to a diagnosis of something serious down the line. And often, things might not have been as bad if patients were believed when […]

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Your gross guide to STDs

Naomi Naughton — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:04:11 +0000

You’ll never feel more inspired to practice safe sex after reading this definitive list of the most common sexually transmitted diseases that are honestly more easily contagious than you’d think. While it’s easy to get caught up in the heat of the moment with your lover and end up avoiding condoms altogether, it’s always wise […]

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Dr. Oz Breaks From MAHA Rhetoric; Now Urging Americans To Get Measles Vaccine Amid Case Surge

Shayne Rodriguez Thompson — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:01:22 +0000

Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, on Sunday urged Americans to get vaccinated for measles as outbreaks spread across several US states. “Take the vaccine, please,” Oz told anchor Dana Bash on CNN’s State of the Union. “We have a solution for our problem.” The problem is the rise of measles cases steep enough to jeopardize the country’s […]

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What Every Woman Needs to Know About Seasonal Affective Disorder

Lorena Mendieta Bueno — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:29:16 +0000

We’ve all heard of the winter blues, and we’ve all complained about the shorter and colder days that come with the winter months. But for many people, the winter seriously affects their energy levels and attitude. That kind of chronic seasonal depression, called seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, affects approximately 4 to 6 percent of […]

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45-Year-Old Dad Waited Nearly 2 Days for IV Antibiotics at Hospital Then Died From Sepsis

Colleen Thomas — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:33:00 +0000

A 45-year-old dad checked into Bassetlaw Hospital in Workshop, England, in November 2022. The unidentified man reportedly had disabilities and went to the hospital following the diagnosis of a urinary tract infection. A physician prescribed IV antibiotics, but for some reason, they became significantly delayed. The man allegedly waited 34 hours for his meds, but […]

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Moms Are Getting Vaginal Botox After Giving Birth & It Has Nothing To Do With Vanity

Lauren Gordon — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:13:28 +0000

Botox is being used to help postpartum people in ways no one ever expected.

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People Who Got ‘Happy Ending’ Massages Share How They Felt Afterward

Ileana Paules-Bronet — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 22:21:22 +0000

Getting a massage can be a relaxing and refreshing experience — but what if your massage was also a sexually gratifying experience? Known as “happy ending massages,” these satisfying rubdowns aren’t available at reputable spas. In fact, these services are often considered prostitution, and massage parlors can be shut down for providing massages that end […]

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NYPD Detective & Mom of 3 Dies After Popular ‘Butt Lift’ Surgery Goes Awry in Colombia

Lauren Gordon — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 20:28:00 +0000

Mom if three Alicia Stone, 40, died a week after her controversial surgery.

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‘Femtech’ Start-Up Business Wants Your Used Tampons & It’s Wild No One’s Ever Thought of This Before

Colleen Thomas — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:59:31 +0000

Women’s bodies do miraculous things daily. Not only can we grow brand-new human beings in our wombs, but we can also sustain their lives with our breast milk. Of course, if we don’t create human life during our menstrual cycles, we shed our uterine lining through our menstrual blood. The average girl begins her period […]

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