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  1. How to Raise HDL While on Testosterone Therapy

    Testosterone therapy can lower HDL cholesterol, but exercise, diet, and a few lifestyle changes can help bring it back up.

    By Nikhil Amin
  2. How to Reverse Lipodystrophy: Treatments That Help

    Lipodystrophy can’t always be fully reversed, but treatments like leptin therapy, filler procedures, and metabolic medications can make a real difference.

    By Hye-jin Cho
  3. Is Spironolactone Good for PCOS Symptoms?

    Spironolactone can help with PCOS-related hair growth and acne by blocking androgens, but it won’t address every symptom. Here’s what to realistically expect.

    By Greg Diaz
  4. Is Broccoli Bad for Hashimoto’s? What Research Shows

    Broccoli’s goitrogen reputation worries many with Hashimoto’s, but research suggests it’s likely safe—and possibly beneficial—especially when cooked.

    By Darlene Watson
  5. What Happens During Menopause: Symptoms & Body Changes

    Menopause brings real changes to your hormones, bones, heart, and more. Here’s what’s actually happening in your body and why.

    By Elise Stuart
  6. Is Walking Good for Menopause? Benefits Explained

    Walking during menopause supports heart health, reduces belly fat, and may ease hot flashes. Here’s what the research actually shows.

    By Ikaika Akana-Contreras
  7. Is Diabetes the Leading Cause of Blindness?

    Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness, but 95% of severe vision loss is preventable. Learn how diabetes affects the eyes and what treatment involves.

    By Guerline Jean-Baptiste
  8. How to Prevent Complications of Diabetes

    Managing diabetes well means protecting your heart, kidneys, eyes, and feet. Here’s how daily habits and regular checkups can help prevent serious complications.

    By Victoria L. Clark
  9. Is Diabetes an Eating Disorder? The Real Answer

    Diabetes and eating disorders often overlap in ways that go undetected. Learn why people with diabetes are at higher risk and what effective treatment looks like.

    By Paola Farrell
  10. Is Pilates Good for PCOS? Benefits and How It Helps

    Pilates can support PCOS management by improving insulin sensitivity, reducing cortisol, and helping with body composition — here’s what the research shows.

    By Greg Diaz
  11. Is Hyperthyroidism Genetic or Environmental?

    Hyperthyroidism has both genetic and environmental roots. Learn how family history, immune genes, and lifestyle factors shape your thyroid risk.

    By Meera Nair
  12. Is Mercury an Endocrine Disruptor? Effects on Hormones

    Mercury can interfere with thyroid, stress, and insulin hormones. Learn how exposure affects the endocrine system and why pregnancy raises the stakes.

    By Nicole O'Connor
  13. Is Vitamin B Good for Menopause Symptoms?

    B vitamins may help with hot flashes, mood, energy, and brain fog during menopause. Here’s what the evidence says about each one.

    By Elise Stuart
  14. How to Live With PCOS: Diet, Exercise, and More

    Practical, evidence-based guidance on managing PCOS through diet, exercise, sleep, and lifestyle changes that work with your hormones, not against them.

    By Louise Clayton