Serena McNiff

EMS workouts are supposed to help you save time and build strength. Here’s the truth. 

Do EMS Workouts Actually Work?

We asked a dermatologist if the ‘clean’ label on beauty products really ladders up to better health.

The Truth Behind “Clean” Beauty   

If your hair is lacking its usual luster, scalp buildup might be to blame. We asked a dermatologist for the best ways to get rid of it.

You Might Have Scalp Buildup — Here's What to Do

Codependency is more than just spending a lot of time with your partner. Here’s what to look for and how to break the habit.

What It *Actually* Means to be Codependent — And How to Stop

Masturbation isn't for everyone. A sex educator explains why — and other ways to find pleasure if getting yourself off isn't for you.

It's Normal To Masturbate. But What If You Don't Want To?

There’s a reason the debate around these drugs never ceases. While they can help many people with ADHD thrive, they can also turn others into a version of themselves they don’t recognize. 

How Much Do Your ADHD Meds Make You, Well, You?

There are decades of research to support hypnotherapy for anxiety, sleep problems, pain, and more. So why aren’t we taking advantage?


Why Aren't We Using Hypnosis As Medical Treatment?

Zone 2 training is often linked to elite athletes and biohacker bros, but it’s recently made its way into the female fitness world. But the average woman may not be able to reap the full benefits. 

Zone 2 Training Wasn't Designed For Women

Skincare routines are marketed as self-care, but the extreme pursuit of glowing skin may have unintended consequences for your physical and mental health. 

When Your Skincare Obsession Becomes Dermorexia

Diet culture tries to tell us that food is just carbs, fat, and protein — but it’s more than that. Here’s how you can reconnect with the joy of eating.

Why "Food Is Fuel" Is Failing Us

If you’re an eldest daughter, you get it. If you’re not, many women are bonding on social media over their shared struggles. But are those struggles real? And how can they be managed?

How Eldest Daughters Can Start Putting Themselves First (Yes, It's Possible)

The most wonderful time of the year isn’t so great when you’re grieving. We’ve got tips from experts and people who’ve been through it on how to take care of yourself over the holidays.

Grieving Doesn’t Stop for the Holidays. Here’s How to Cope.

We're putting red light and blue light therapy under the spotlight. 

How Does Light Affect Your Health? We Found Out

How much can you make something happen just by thinking of it? Here’s what experts — and the research — say. 

Is Manifesting Real? Here’s the Science

If you ever fear for your safety during a run, you’re far from alone. Here’s how some women are managing their anxieties to keep moving forward. 

Risking Your Life to Run? Here's Why That's a Reality for Many Women

Almost 40% of young women in the US are iron deficient, according to recent data. We spoke with experts to find out why that matters and when you should be concerned. 


Why You Should Ask Your Doctor About an Iron Test 

Breast cancer does not discriminate on age, and rates are on the rise in younger women. Here, experts share what might be happening.

Why Are More Young Women Getting Breast Cancer?

MDMA is nearing FDA approval for PTSD. That’s an important development for women, who are twice as likely to experience the condition.

MDMA Therapy Offers New Hope for Women with PTSD

Online chatter is making women rethink their contraception — but are they getting the full picture? 

Why Does It Seem Like Everyone Is Ditching Hormonal Birth Control? 

Cell phones, Wi-Fi, and other devices emit electromagnetic radiation, or EMFs. Do you need EMF protection?

Should You Protect Yourself From Cell Phone Radiation?

Up to 75% of women with PCOS don't receive a diagnosis. Here's why that happens and what you need to know to advocate for yourself. 

Navigating PCOS Diagnosis Is Hard — Especially for Women of Color

No two days are the same in a menstruating body. Here’s what to eat to navigate the highs and lows of all four phases of your menstrual cycle.

What to Eat During All Four Phases of the Menstrual Cycle

Colostrum is the latest trendy wellness supplement and is frequently compared with collagen. Here’s what you need to know. 

What’s a Colostrum Supplement? Explaining the Latest Supplement Fad 

Ozempic for weight loss is a popular example, but off-label use is common across medicine. 

Here’s What It Means When a Physician Prescribes You an Off-Label Drug 

Whether you’ve experienced a climate-related disaster or are inundated with news of these events, the rapidly changing environment can have lasting effects on your mental health. 

Climate Anxiety Is Real — Here’s How to Manage Your Worry and Eco-Grief

Online dating can be exhausting. Here's how you can swipe right on your sanity and avoid burnout.

Are Dating Apps Messing With Your Mental Health?

People are putting oil in their belly button in the name of health. Here’s what experts have to say about it.

Navel Oiling Is All Over TikTok, But Should You Try It?

AI-powered symptom checkers are here. Here’s how you can use them safely. 

Can AI Replace Your Doctor?

We read a ton of health and wellness books so we could bring you the must-reads right now.

The Best Health, Wellness, and Self-Help Books (So Far) This Year, Reviewed

Mental health and relationship pros share how to spot someone trying to weaponize “therapy speak” or use manipulation tactics.

What the Jonah Hill and Keke Palmer Dramas Are Teaching Us About Boundaries and Control

Plus, learn how to strengthen your mental well-being.

The 7 Traits of Emotional Fitness

There are some tricks to help you navigate the price tag. 

Egg Freezing Costs Are Leaving People In the Cold

Studies suggest that younger generations are increasingly turning their backs on alcohol. Should everyone else follow suit? 

Why Are So Many People Ditching Booze?

Plus, if hair growth supplements actually work, and how to manage your cortisol levels. 

Why Skin Cancer is Often Missed in People of Color 

Plus, experts weigh in on the pleasure gap, Ashwagandha, and how weight loss really works.

Some Narcissism Is A Good Thing. Here’s Why.

Plus, the brands that have BPA in their athletic wear — and a reported unexpected side effect of weight-loss drugs.

The Biology of Happiness and How to Hack Your Hormones

Plus, we’ve got natural remedies for constipation — and what to do if your Peloton bike was impacted by the recent recall.

When Does Medical Treatment Become Futile?

We asked a gastroenterologist about what foods can help relieve constipation — and what causes it in the first place.

The Best Natural Remedy for Constipation? It Might Already Be In Your Kitchen

The word 'divorce' may not elicit the most positive image. We asked an expert whether sleep divorce could come with benefits for couples and individuals.

Could You and Your Partner Benefit from a Sleep Divorce?

Plus, an expert explains whether couples can actually benefit from a “sleep divorce.” 

Does Volume Eating Actually Work?

Plus, what actually causes under-eye bags and puffiness.

We Asked The Experts: Do Under-Eye Patches Really Work?

We asked an expert the truth behind the concept of getting in 10,000 steps a day (which, by the way, equals about five miles).

Do We Really Need to Walk 10,000 Steps a Day to Reap Health Benefits?

Plus, the truth about walking 10K steps a day — and what diabetes drug may become the next Ozempic.

What Can Attachment Theory Tell Us About Loneliness?

Plus, whether online therapy is as effective as in-person therapy.

You're Not The Only One Having Weird Dreams After Taking Melatonin. Here's Why.

We asked a psychologist if online therapy is as effective as IRL sessions. Here's what she had to say.

Is Online Therapy Just as Useful as In-Person Therapy?

We asked an OB-GYN for the answer. Plus, what to do if you stopped taking birth control and haven't gotten your period.

Does Birth Control Affect Fertility?

Plus, what to know about birth control pills and your fertility, and a TikTok sex trick that may actually work.

People Are Warming to Marijuana, But How Does It Affect Your Health?

A board-certified dermatologist explains the skincare benefits of collagen and the types of supplements on the market.

Do Collagen Supplements Work For Skin?

People are wondering if abortion pills are legal right now. Here’s the latest on the court rulings on mifepristone, a drug used for medication abortions.

The Abortion Pill Rulings, Explained

Plus, what you should know about the conflicting abortion pill rulings and a Reiki massage. 

Food as Medicine: Why It's Not a ‘Magic Bullet’ for Health

Plus, the best types of magnesium supplements and how creativity can change your brain.

Why Some Women Are Skeptical About Birth Control Pills

We asked a doctor about the reasons why you may want to take magnesium supplements and which types are best.

What Are the Benefits of Magnesium, and Which Type Should I Take?

Plus, why your sleep depends on sunlight, and who to follow if you’re serious about self-care.

Period Pain, Endometriosis, and Why You Don’t Have to Suffer

We asked a sleep medicine physician about the connection between exposure to light and your sleep cycle.

Why is Sunlight Important for Regulating Your Sleep Cycle?

Plus, how to tell the difference between a food allergy and intolerance, and a dietitian weighs in on the sea moss trend.

How ‘Forever Chemicals’ Affect Your Health, And What You Can Do

Allergist Dr. Feryal Hajee explains how you can tell which one you have.

What's the Difference Between a Food Allergy and Intolerance?

Plus, the FDA has approved a new migraine treatment, and pro athletes talk about how to overcome workout fatigue. 

Which is Healthier, Sugar or Sugar Substitutes?

Sex therapist Vanessa Marin explains the difference between asexuality and low libido. 

How do you know if you're asexual?

Gastroenterologist Dr. Rashmi Advani explains how to take one, whether they're helpful, and if you should get one.

Are gut microbiome tests accurate or useful? 

Plus, how collagen production in Brazil may be destroying rainforests, and a drama-free book read.

Here’s How the Medical System Overlooks Women's Health

Plus, insulin is getting cheaper, a drug-resistant stomach bug is going around, and a psychologist talks about the right time to quit therapy.

Why It’s Not Just ‘Thin White Girls’ Who Get Eating Disorders

A physical therapist gave us her recs for stretches and exercises to help fix your posture.

Sitting at a desk all day has affected my posture. What're some practical ways to fix it?

We talked to an OB-GYN about the confusion around whether abortion medication is legal — and whether there are any alternatives to the abortion pill.

There's A Lot Of Confusion Around The Abortion Pill. Here's Why.

We asked a psychologist about what you should consider before talking about your mental health at work.

Is it OK to share mental health issues with coworkers in casual conversation? 

Plus, a registered dietitian weighs in on whether you should take a daily probiotic.

Is There A Way To Make Tackle Football Less Dangerous?

Plus, tips for better posture and an expert weighs in on the cycle-syncing trend you’ve probably seen in your feeds. 


Why We Need to Stop Blaming Mass Shootings on Mental Illness

Registered dietitian Tamara Duker Freuman gets into when probiotics do and don’t make sense. 

Should I Take a Daily Probiotic?

Plus, docs weigh in on hormonal acne treatments and birth control myths.

Let’s Talk About The Cost Of Anti-Aging

OB-GYN Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, author of “Menopause Bootcamp,” shares some do’s and don’ts.

Do you have any advice for maintaining a balanced vaginal pH?

Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe, who coined the term, explains the trendy skincare method.

What is skin cycling, and should I try it? 

Plus, dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe explains “skin cycling,” the skincare trend she created that’s all over the internet.

How Much Did We Ever Know About Intermittent Fasting? 

Cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Nazanin Saedi lays out the treatment options. Spoiler: They’re not cheap. 

 Is it possible to fade or remove age spots and spider veins?

Plus, details on NYC's new women's health plan, and some positive news around cervical cancer data.

 Could AI Be The Future of Mental Health Care?

We spoke to licensed professional counselor Amanda E. White for some tips. 

What Do I Say When People Ask Why I’m Not Drinking?

Plus, “Love Island’s” new plan for its contestants and some sleep and sex tips. 

Let’s Talk About The Unbearable Weight of January

We spoke to psychiatrist and sleep specialist Dr. Nishi Bhopal for some tips. 

What Can I Do If I Wake Up in the Middle of the Night Feeling Anxious?

Why is ADHD underdiagnosed in girls and women?

What’s the best sleeping position for lower back pain? And is it bad to sleep on your stomach? Sleep doctors explain what you need to know before you snooze.

Side, Front, or Back? Why Your Sleep Position Matters

Maybe you just had COVID, or you’re seeing family or friends for the holidays. Dr. Fauci explains whether you should get the updated booster, and when.

When To Get the New Bivalent COVID-19 Booster? Dr. Fauci Explains

If you don’t understand why everyone’s talking about their pelvic floor, here’s the deal: anyone can develop pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD), and it helps to know how to identify it. 

Why Pelvic Floor Therapy Isn’t Just for Moms

Eating disorders are notoriously difficult to treat. But an expert tells us how psychedelics (think: psilocybin, MDMA, and ketamine) might offer a path to recovery.

Are Psychedelics the Future of Eating Disorder Treatments?

Botox can help with issues from wrinkles to a weak bladder. But there are risks to keep in mind before choosing to get injected. Let’s break it down.


If You’re Botox-Curious, Read This First 

TikTok has helped some women realize they might have ADHD. But not everything there can be helpful. Here’s what you should know.


Wondering If You Have ADHD Because of TikTok? Read This First

What is high-functioning depression? And why aren’t more people talking about it? Here are the signs to look out for — in yourself or others.
