Health

This October, you'll likely see a flurry of pink products pushed by retailers to raise awareness for breast cancer. While I love a good pink hat or bracelet, understanding how breast cancer impacts the population is crucial to raising awareness — as…

As a mother of a toddler currently, I can honestly say they’re lucky they’re so cute because they can definitely be pure evil. The cuteness overload starts with their little waddle when they walk, their teeny tiny pudgy hands and feet, and of course…

When it comes to down-to-earth celebs who tell it like it is, few rank higher in my books that Jennifer Garner. She's worn her kids' atrocious knitting, sold Girl Scout cookies outside of a supermarket, and now she's letting fans peer into her…

Women have been getting their periods since the dawn of time and it's still an issue millions of people don't like to talk about. It seems to make people squeamish or uncomfortable or whatever. But right now, at this very moment, hundreds of…

When you’ve been pregnant for a million years, you’re looking for anything that could be a sign you’re going into labor. Losing your mucus plug, feeling nauseous — the possibilities are endless (especially since there are so many fun pregnancy…

New moms love the time spent bonding with their babies, but sometimes, a mama’s just got to get some chores done around the house. Babywearing is a popular way to keep baby calm, and mom hands-free. How babywearing affects your baby later is…

A new study published in The Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine suggests contaminated baby powders may be linked to a rare cancer. In a case study of 33 patients, researchers found strong evidence that exposure to…

It's never fun to get sick, but if there's ever a time you really want to avoid illness, it's during pregnancy. Honestly, your body just has enough going on already. With this in mind, there are some simple ways to boost your immune system when…

During the fourth Democratic presidential primary debate in Ohio, candidate and New Jersey Senator Cory Booker declared that "women are people," a statement that was met with applause. The moment came after fellow candidate and Senator from…

CW: This essay discusses suicidal thoughts, postpartum depression, and other perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs). It was 3:27 in the afternoon and I still hadn't showered. My newborn daughter was wailing in her crib after a nap and the…

"Oil of oregano is one of my all-time favorite smells and it also packs a punch when it comes to its health benefits." This is a distributor for doTERRA essential oils in an email to her followers. Like much of the marketing for essential oils, the…

In a world increasingly connected by social media and affected by the spread of misinformation, gatekeepers like Facebook and Instagram are face increased pressure to redirect users to trusted resources. Just earlier this year, for instance,…

From mimicking heart attack symptoms, digestive issues, and excess sweating, stress can do some wild things to the human body. And now, a recent study has found that stress during pregnancy may impact a baby's sex. That's right, researchers at…

Diet culture is incredibly prevalent, reaching people of all ages and spreading harmful messages about size, health, wellness, and a person's innate worth. While there are instances in which a medical professional will help a child with their…

Although you might consider them a serious fashion statement (or a major fashion faux pas), there’s no getting around the popularity of Crocs. But a quick Google search might have you reconsider outfitting your kid in Crocs entirely. Are Crocs okay…

As wonderful and life-affirming an experience as breastfeeding is, it also produces a whole host of worries. Am I producing enough? Will I be able to pump enough when I go to work? Is my baby's latch okay? But for nursing moms who experience the…

The official theme of the night was "change the conversation," but as those in attendance, both on the stage and on the floor, dug into their lives, the focus undeniably landed on maternal mental health. The second popup event from the Mom 2.0 x…

Many of the commonly known signs and symptoms of perinatal mood disorders are related to emotional and psychological changes, but there are also physical symptoms of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders that can affect the lives of new parents in…

Being diagnosed with breast cancer is difficult in and of itself, but it can be even more daunting to face when you're pregnant. This mom who was diagnosed with breast cancer while pregnant knows this firsthand, which is one reason why she's sharing…