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  1. Cancer

    How to Test for Throat Cancer: Exams and Scans

    From a physical exam to biopsy and imaging scans, here’s how doctors diagnose and stage throat cancer step by step.

    By Laura Evans
  2. Reproductive

    What Does a Sperm Look Like? Normal vs. Abnormal

    Learn what sperm actually look like, how their head, midpiece, and tail work, and what separates normal from abnormal shapes under a microscope.

    By Emily Duncan
  3. Mental Health

    Why Can’t I Stop Watching Porn and How to Break It

    Compulsive porn use has real neurological roots. Learn what’s happening in your brain and what practical steps can help you regain control.

    By Kathleen Ye
  4. Reproductive

    Blood Clots During Your Period: Causes and When to Worry

    Period clots are usually normal, but size and color matter. Learn what causes heavy clotting and when it’s worth talking to a doctor.

    By Kelly Horton
  5. Immunity

    What Is Bird Flu in Humans? Symptoms and Treatment

    Bird flu rarely infects humans, but when it does, symptoms can be serious. Learn how transmission happens, who’s at risk, and how it’s treated.

    By Brian Porter
  6. Reproductive

    What Happens When a Girl Orgasms: Brain to Body

    A plain-language look at what actually happens in the brain, body, and hormones during female orgasm, from muscle contractions to emotional aftereffects.

    By Wesley Drake
  7. Cancer

    What Are the Current Treatments for Melanoma?

    From surgery and immunotherapy to newer TIL therapy, here’s a clear overview of how melanoma is treated today and what to expect after.

    By Anna Mayer
  8. Kids

    How Often Can You Give Mylicon to Your Baby?

    Learn how often you can safely give Mylicon to your baby, how fast it works, and when gassiness might point to something more serious.

    By Rafael Diaz
  9. Reproductive

    Why Does Anal Sex Carry Such a High HIV Risk?

    Anal sex carries a higher HIV risk than other sexual activities due to thin rectal tissue, immune cell density, and micro-tears — but prevention tools work well.

    By Molly Knight
  10. Hormones

    How to Tell If You’re Diabetic: Signs & Tests

    Learn the early signs of diabetes, how blood tests work, and when to get screened—including what prediabetes means for your health.

    By Victoria L. Clark
  11. Reproductive

    What Does a Late Period Mean and When to Worry?

    A late period can have many causes beyond pregnancy, from stress and thyroid issues to PCOS. Here’s how to figure out what’s going on.

    By Jack Ashford
  12. Kids

    How Much Milk Do Newborns Drink Per Feeding?

    Newborn feeding amounts change quickly in the early weeks. Here’s what to expect, from those first tiny feeds to steady growth.

    By Kwame Achieng
  13. Hormones

    How to Lower Blood Sugar: Diet, Sleep, and Stress

    Practical ways to lower blood sugar through food timing, exercise, sleep, hydration, and stress management — plus the target numbers to aim for.

    By Ashley Henderson
  14. Reproductive

    What to Take for Period Pain That Actually Works

    From NSAIDs to heat therapy, here’s what research says actually relieves period pain and when to talk to a doctor.

    By Chelsea Walton