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Health

  1. um
    Oh God, a Woman Found a Dead Tortoise in Her VaginaGreat, another thing to worry about.
    By Madeleine Aggeler
  2. science of us
    My Life As a Suicide Text Line VolunteerAs told by a 20-something graduate student.
    As told to Katie Heaney
  3. first person
    Our Sister BeckyWhat if the doctors had listened to her?
    By Kate Beaton
  4. science of us
    5 Books You Should Read If You Have Social AnxietyFrom serious cultural history to fun, relatable YA.
    By Katie Heaney
  5. science of us
    Air Pollution Can Travel Into Pregnant Women’s PlacentasNew research confirms what was previously a hypothesized link.
    By Katie Heaney
  6. science of us
    Introverted Doesn’t Mean What You Think It MeansMaybe alone time isn’t so great after all!
    By Katie Heaney
  7. science of us
    What It’s Like Dating a PsychopathAn interview with a man who knows.
    By Katie Heaney
  8. science of us
    There’s So Much to Worry About I Forgot to Worry About Plastic PoisoningNow you’re telling me my yogurt tub is trying to kill me?
    By Katie Heaney
  9. first person
    I Know Exactly How to Pass the Postpartum Depression QuizFive minutes in the waiting room is all it takes.
    By Meaghan O'Connell
  10. science of us
    Can You Be Blissfully Unaware of Your Own Stress?Sometimes it’s better not to know.
    By Cari Romm
  13. health
    Everything We Know About the Emirates Airline Flight Quarantined at JFKOne hundred sick passengers, “intense coughing,” and Vanilla Ice.
    By Madeleine Aggeler
  14. the world according to goop
    Goop Settles Lawsuit About Those Vaginal EggsGwyneth Paltrow’s lifestyle brand agreed to pay $145,000 in response to claims of deceptive marketing.
    By Sarah Nechamkin
  15. fertility
    You Need More Than a Frozen Egg to Make a BabyWhy is IVF left out of discussions about egg freezing?
    By Jen Gann
  16. anti-vax
    Nurse Fired for Posting About Patient’s Measles in Anti-Vaxxer Facebook Group“By no means have I changed my vax stance, and I never will. But I just wanted to share my experience.”
    By Sarah Nechamkin
  17. vape life
    Juul Is Under Investigation for Its Teen-Focused MarketingThe company says its product isn’t for kids, but kids sure do like it.
    By Katie Heaney
  18. am i dying
    My Doctor Says My Chest Pain Is Just Anxiety, But I’m Not So SureWhat to do when your doctor says your symptoms are in your head.
    By Katie Heaney
  19. science of us
    Fainting Is a Pretty Weird Thing for a Body to DoIt’s crazy if you think about it (and I have).
    By Mara Altman
  20. science of us
    So What Really Happens to Your Metabolism After 30?Sadly it doesn’t go up.
    By Katie Heaney
  21. science of us
    The Reason You’re Hearing More About Pancreatic CancerOn Aretha Franklin’s death, and new data on her condition.
    By Alexia LaFata
  22. nightmares
    Doctors Discover Forgotten 28-Year-Old Contact Lens in Woman’s EyeAhh!!
    By Madeleine Aggeler
  25. science of us
    The Bleeding Edge Is 2018’s Best Horror FilmI can’t stop thinking about one detail in particular.
    By Melissa Dahl
  26. science of us
    Gynecologists Are Mad About the Safety Warning on Vaginal LasersSome are arguing that the FDA’s definition of “vaginal rejuvenation,” which includes treatment for pelvic pain, is too broad.
    By Cari Romm
  27. science of us
    Natural Cycles Is the First Birth-Control App to Get FDA ApprovalBut it still might not be such a good idea to rely on it for pregnancy prevention.
    By Cari Romm
  28. science of us
    My Life As a PsychopathAs told by an anonymous woman diagnosed with psychopathy.
    By Katie Heaney
  29. testing testing
    Are These New High-Design Vibrators Actually Any Good?Yes, in fact. And we tested a bunch to find out firsthand.
    By Margaret Rhodes
  30. am i dying
    My Leg Hurts, Do I Have Necrotizing Fasciitis?An illogical but understandable leap.
    By Katie Heaney
  31. science of us
    Unsurprisingly, Many Women With PCOS Don’t Trust Their DoctorsIt’s common to wait years for a diagnosis.
    By Cari Romm
  32. science of us
    Teen Magazines Made Me Terrified of TSSThe toxic shock stories featured in early 2000s teen mags will forever haunt me.
    By Gabriella Paiella
  33. motherhood
    Not All Women Are Waiting Until Their Late 20s to Become MothersA new report shows how much education and geography influence the average age of first-time mothers.
    By Amanda Arnold
  34. your mileage may vary
    A Thought Exercise for When You Can’t Fall AsleepTry just accepting your fate.
    By Cari Romm
  37. science of us
    Apparently Bots Love VapingFigures they would.
    By Katie Heaney
  38. science of us
    Why Some Women Choose Mail-Order AbortionsThough in-clinic abortion is still legal (for now), it isn’t always accessible.
    By Katie Heaney
  39. science of us
    Most Young People Have No Idea When Their Fertility DeclinesEven though almost all young people say they want children.
    By Katie Heaney
  40. science of us
    The FDA Says Vaginal Rejuvenation Procedures Aren’t SafeLaser-based procedures can do more harm than good.
    By Katie Heaney
  41. science of us
    The Census Might Finally Ask About Your Gender IdentityAnd more about your sexuality, too.
    By Katie Heaney
  42. science of us
    A Hugely Influential Study on the Mediterranean Diet Was Just RetractedChecking in with experts on whether they’d still recommend it.
    By Candice Jalili
  43. Do I Have a Headache or a Brain Tumor?Depends on how long it lasts.
    By Katie Heaney
  44. The FDA Just Approved the First New Endometriosis Pill in a DecadeOrilissa is the first new treatment in ten years.
    By Opheli Garcia Lawler
  45. dangers
    People Keep Getting Impaled by Beach UmbrellasWhat is happening??
    By Madeleine Aggeler
  46. it's complicated
    The Restrictive Diet That Changed My MarriageFood was the foundation of my relationship with my husband. After a health scare, we had to redefine what brought us closer.
    By Candy Schulman
  49. science of us
    Three Identical Strangers Is the Best Documentary I’ve Ever HatedIt’s ultimately infuriating.
    By Melissa Dahl
  50. science of us
    You’ll Love This Study If You Hate ExerciseA technique to make running feel less terrible.
    By Cari Romm
  51. science of us
    An STD You’ve Never Heard of Could Be the Next SuperbugMost people with MG don’t even know they have it.
    By Katie Heaney
  52. science of us
    Compulsive Sexual Behavior Is Now Classified As a Mental-Health DisorderIt will appear in the WHO’s next International Classification of Diseases.
    By Katie Heaney
  53. the skin we're in
    What Your Ability to Handle Pimple-Popping Videos Says About YouIt’s fine to get excited about watching someone else squeeze some zits.
    By Cari Romm
  54. the skin we're in
    Could Improving Your Mental Health Improve Your Skin?How changing your thinking could change your complexion.
    By Katie Heaney
  55. science of us
    How to Break Up With Your TherapistIt might be intimidating, but not impossible.
    By Katie Heaney
  56. science of us
    Why Don’t We Dream About Our Smartphones?It might have something to do with evolution.
    By Katie Heaney
  57. science of us
    How to Make It Through the Workday With a HangoverThis is not a time for hair of the dog.
    By Cari Romm
  58. science of us
    A New Study May Have Found a More Effective Alternative to Pap SmearsHPV testing is better at detecting the abnormal cells that can lead to cervical cancer.
    By Cari Romm
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