Isabel Pavia/Getty Images If you’re preparing for your little one to get their first period, you might unexpectedly uncover some deep-seated, menstrual-related trauma that had long been buried in the crevices of your brain. For me, it was starting my period at 10, way before any of my friends, when I barely knew what a...
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Here's Why You Don't Have To Worry About High Fructose Corn Syrup In Formula
VioletaStoimenova/E+/Getty Images Even among some in the “fed is best” camp, there’s often a wariness of the “chemicals” in infant formula. Like “WTF is an oligosaccharide? And I know it says there’s less than 2% of it, but should I worry about Schizochytrum sp. oil?” It’s no wonder some parents are opting for European baby...
Why Is There So Much Conflicting Information About Perimenopause? Docs Weigh In
Getty Images Millennials are approaching menopause, and they aren’t taking "just deal with it" as an answer for difficult symptoms. But there aren’t always clear-cut answers when it comes to the best treatment for hot flashes, mood swings, vaginal changes, and more. In fact, social media is rife with conflicting information, as are the opinions...
Does Clove Water Work? Experts Weigh In On This TikTok Hack
Brycia James/E+/Getty Images What if you could buy a simple seasoning from the aisle in your local grocery store, steep it overnight, and have a weight loss potion, fertility-boosting drink, and apparently a topical vaginal rejuvenation all in one? If TikTok is to be believed, these are all benefits of drinking clove water, which is...