Maybe your fingers have been tingling for a few days. Or you suddenly can’t see out of your left eye. Perhaps you’re super tired and can’t figure out why. The last thing you might think these feelings could be are early signs of multiple sclerosis (MS). But it’s not out of the realm of possibility,
FertnigGetty Images Between your reproductive organs and your digestive organs, there’s a lot going on in the area from your navel to your vulva, so it can be hard to pinpoint the cause of pelvic pain. That’s why, even though research suggests 20% of American women between ages 30 and 64 have experienced pain in
Ask 10 people what a hot flash feels like to them, and you’ll likely hear 10 different answers. For some women who experience hot flashes and night sweats during perimenopause and menopause, it’s a subtle warming sensation. For others, it can feel like a five-alarm fire that’s set their entire body ablaze. Like every other
Menopause symptoms are no joke: they include annoying or life-disturbing hot flashes, the risk of brittle bones, nightly sleep interruptions, plus anxiety and blues that can be hard to shake. You want relief, of course, and research shows that prescription hormone replacement therapy helps with hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause, with no significant
Catherine McQueenGetty Images Itching, burning or the constant urge to go — when it comes to problems down there, figuring out what’s wrong can be a tricky task. That’s because many issues that affect the vagina present with symptoms that may seem similar or even overlapping. This is particularly true when it comes to urinary
Many women know the scary sensation of feeling a lump in their breast and wondering, “Is this new? Was this there before? Is this normal? Or….could I have cancer?” The reassuring truth is that most breast lumps aren’t a sign of something dangerous. Even so, it’s important to see a physician when you find one
A new study has reignited a debate over the role of vitamin D in mitigating severe COVID-19 symptoms as researchers suggest those with a deficiency may be more likely to develop serious illness. Leading infectious disease experts say that more in-depth research is needed to confirm whether vitamin D is directly associated with COVID-19 severity.
