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  1. Mental Health

    How Many People Are Affected by Anxiety Worldwide?

    Anxiety affects hundreds of millions of people globally. See who’s most impacted, which disorders are most common, and what it costs society.

    By Ravi Chatterjee
  2. Mental Health

    What Can Stress Cause to Your Body Over Time?

    Chronic stress affects far more than your mood. Learn how it gradually harms your heart, immune system, digestion, sleep, and more.

    By Jenna Quinlan
  3. Pregnancy

    Is Brown Spotting an Early Sign of Pregnancy?

    Brown spotting can be an early sign of pregnancy, but timing and other clues matter. Here’s how to make sense of what you’re seeing.

    By Courtney Rawlings
  4. Pregnancy

    Why Do People Give Birth in Water? Benefits Explained

    Water births can ease labor pain, shorten delivery, and reduce tearing. Here’s what the research says and what the experience actually involves.

    By Jeanette Ramirez
  5. Mental Health

    What Are the Signs of an Anxiety Attack?

    Learn to recognize anxiety attack symptoms—physical and emotional—and how they differ from panic or heart attacks, plus what to do when one happens.

    By Madeline Forbes
  6. Mental Health

    How Does Sleep Affect Your Mental Health?

    Poor sleep doesn’t just leave you tired — it affects your mood, anxiety, and mental health in ways that science is only beginning to understand.

    By Fiona Ugwu
  7. Pregnancy

    How Big Is Your Uterus at 16 Weeks Pregnant?

    At 16 weeks, your uterus is about the size of a small melon. Here’s what’s happening inside and why size can vary from person to person.

    By Julie Shamoun
  8. Reproductive

    Is It Normal to Have Discharge Before Your Period?

    Pre-period discharge is common and usually normal. Learn what healthy discharge looks like, how hormones affect it, and when it might be worth checking with a doctor.

    By Mary Campbell
  9. Kids

    How Long Should a 1-Month-Old Sleep Each Day?

    One-month-olds typically sleep 14–17 hours a day in short stretches. Here’s what normal newborn sleep looks like and how to support it safely.

    By Shanelle Crosby
  10. Pregnancy

    What Can You Take for Morning Sickness?

    From ginger and vitamin B6 to prescription medications, here are some practical options for managing morning sickness during pregnancy.

    By Garrett Wilson
  11. Reproductive

    How to Excite a Woman After Menopause: Tips That Work

    Sexual desire and arousal after menopause can still be fulfilling with the right approaches, from pelvic floor exercises to hormonal options and partner communication.

    By Elise Stuart
  12. Reproductive

    What Percentage of People Have Oral Herpes?

    Oral herpes is far more common than most people realize, and many carriers never know they have it. Here’s what the data actually shows.

    By Erin Warner
  13. Reproductive

    Why Your Wife Has Low Sex Drive and How to Help

    Low sex drive in women has real causes—from stress and hormones to medications and pain. Here’s what’s behind it and how to genuinely help.

    By Kathleen Ye
  14. Immunity

    How to Get Ahead of a Cold: What Actually Works

    When you feel a cold coming on, a few evidence-based steps like sleep, zinc, and hydration can genuinely help reduce how bad it gets.

    By Brian Porter