Medications that can secretly cause acne breakouts

Dermatologists and physicians explain why some medications trigger acne, which drugs are the most common culprits, and what you can do about it without stopping your treatment. Starting a new medication can feel like a step in the right direction until your skin starts telling a different story. Within days or a couple of weeks,…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 15, 20260Comments

Wellness

What is period poverty? 5 essential ways to take action

Managing a monthly cycle comes with real financial and physical costs that millions of people simply cannot afford. Sanitary napkins, tampons, period underwear and pain relief products add up fast and for many, the expense is simply out of reach. According to a 2024 report from the Drexel University College of Medicine, the average woman…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 14, 20260Comments

Lifestyle

Why the 2-drink rule is a brilliant alternative to sobriety

No dramatic promises, no sparkling water martyrdom just one easy personal rule that made a real difference in how I feel, sleep and show up socially. Summer in a big city has a way of turning a quiet glass of wine into a full evening of rounds you never quite planned for. Dates bleed into…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 13, 20260Comments

Body

What to Eat During Your Period and What to Put Back on the Shelf

From leafy greens to dark chocolate, the foods you eat during menstruation can meaningfully affect cramps, fatigue, bloating and mood. Here is what dietitians and researchers recommend. Periods bring a predictable set of physical complaints for many people: cramps, fatigue, headaches, bloating, and mood shifts that can range from mild to genuinely disruptive. What…

ByGesi LloydMay 7, 20260Comments

Fitness

Pelvic floor moves for better sex and core strength

Most people associate pelvic floor muscles with kegel exercises, but these muscles do far more than that. They hold your organs in place, support daily movement, aid in bladder control, and play a direct role in sexual function. When these muscles are strong and flexible, everything from sitting to sex becomes more comfortable and more…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 7, 20260Comments

Health

Chicago doctor saves pregnancy after removing 27-lb fibroids

By the time Brionna Johnson arrived at Loretto Hospital in Chicago, she had already heard what felt like an impossible verdict delivered over and over again. At 17 weeks pregnant, a 27 pound cluster of fibroids had developed alongside her baby, and doctor after doctor told her the only viable path was to remove the…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 1, 20260Comments

Celebs

Mel B on menopause, the Spice Girls and why sleep finally won

The Spice Girls icon is opening up about anxiety, sleepless nights, beauty rituals and why the most important transformation of her life has nothing to do with the stage. The topics that come up when the Spice Girls get together have changed. World tours and album campaigns have given way to something more personal,…

ByGesi LloydApril 30, 20260Comments

Health

Why delaying HRT may be robbing women of better health

For decades, hormone replacement therapy carried a reputation that kept many women away from it entirely. Safety warnings, concerns about cancer risks and lingering anxiety from older research made HRT one of the most debated treatments in women's medicine. But that picture is shifting and a new large-scale study is offering some of the clearest…

ByDorcas OnasaApril 30, 20260Comments

Body

The real reason your body odor changes after 40

If you've noticed a change in your body odor during perimenopause or menopause and wondered whether it's all in your head, it likely isn't. Hormonal changes have long been known to influence how we smell just think back to adolescence when puberty suddenly made deodorant a daily necessity. The same principle applies during menopause, though…

ByDorcas OnasaApril 29, 20260Comments

Skincare

Adult acne: the real causes and how to properly treat it

Acne is widely thought of as a teenage rite of passage something that fades with age and clears up somewhere around graduation. But for a large number of adults, breakouts do not stop after adolescence. They shift, evolve and in many cases become harder to manage than they ever were in high school. Unlike acne…