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Mara Santilli

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Womens health
17 Aug 2024

What Is Elderberry—And Can It Help With Cold And Flu Symptoms?

<a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a29416004/elderberry-extract-flu/" id="3d1517bd-a084-3f9a-aa52-2f280940dc2a"> Elderberry </a> is one of those supplements that has a lot of claims attached to it. For example, in Eastern medicine, its believed to be a potent herbal remedy for everything from poor circulation to muscle and joint pain. But theres also some research that supports its touted immune system benefits, experts say. And hey, who couldn't use an extra boost when it comes...
What Is Elderberry And What Are The Benefits?
Womens health
17 Aug 2024

Uh, What Does It Mean If I Feel Burning During Sex?

You know sex should feel good ( <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/sex-and-love/a30719882/good-sex-women/" id="80e80f22-e0ac-31ff-ab0f-dd60817d9e7d"> amazing </a> , ideally), but for many women, that's not always the case. In fact, <a href="https://sexinfo.soc.ucsb.edu/article/bacterial-vaginosis" id="25d22302-b9e4-370d-a2af-5a638549e282"> 75 percent </a> of women experience some kind of pain during intercourse at some point in their lifetime, according to the American College of Obst...
What Does It Mean To Feel Burning During Sex?
Womens health
17 Aug 2024

Here's Why You Get Back Pain On Your Period—And What To Do About It, According To An MD

Your period is a pain enough as it is: You might have <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a19952097/period-pains-not-pms/" id="a45efa53-4ffe-3ee1-aa86-f2cbcca814a0"> cramps </a> that range from slightly uncomfortable to debilitating each month, and even persistent <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a27492791/period-headache/" id="e3f90514-373f-3997-a019-5f61b528a370"> headaches </a> , too. And theres a chance you also experience period back pain. WTH?
This Is Why Your Back Hurts On Your Period
Womens health
16 Aug 2024

How Long Do Novel Coronavirus Symptoms Last?

As more cases of the new coronavirus are diagnosed throughout the US (currently, there are 423 <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-in-us.html" id="3b95b976-11d0-3f6b-aa86-3005a911ac82"> confirmed cases </a> of the illness known as COVID-19 here), many people are wondering how they can prepare, what it's like to have it, and how long the symptoms last. While many of the reports of severe cases may be scary to read, it's worth noting that the majority of cases have been mi...
How Long Do Coronavirus Symptoms Last?
Womens health
16 Aug 2024

Wait, How Did Novel Coronavirus Even Start?

As the novel (new) coronavirus spreads to more cities, so does plenty of misinformation about it. Luckily, it's not as scary as you might have heard. In fact, of the 44,672 novel coronavirus cases that were confirmed in China by February 11, more than 36,000 (81 percent) of those cases were mild, according to a <a href="http://weekly.chinacdc.cn/en/article/id/e53946e2-c6c4-41e9-9a9b-fea8db1a8f51" id="13b02689-7dea-35ad-aa5e-828e11314b08"> recent study </a> published by the Chinese Center for...
Where Did Novel Coronavirus Originate?
Womens health
16 Aug 2024

What Is DEET Exactly—And Is It Safe To Use?

With the pros of the outdoorshiking, camping, bonfires, you name itcome the cons: bug bites. And this year, those itchy, blotchy, and uncomfortable bites may be more dangerous than ever. More than triple the amount of people have gotten sick from mosquito, flea, and tick bites from 2004 to 2016, according to a <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/vector-borne/index.html" id="187f5c3f-c3d3-30b6-a2da-372eab5c1d52"> report </a> by the CDC.
Is DEET In Bug Spray Safe To Use?
Womens health
16 Aug 2024

What Exactly Is A Designer Vagina? What To Know About Labiaplasty

If celebs have taught us anything in recent years, it's that the vulva and vagina aren't off-limits when it comes to cosmetic treatments. From the <a href="https://www.elle.com/beauty/news/a35562/kardashian-vaginal-laser/" id="751348c9-0bfe-3470-a206-b49d0d862b3f"> Kardashian sisters' openness </a> about getting laser <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a22602920/fda-vaginal-rejuvenation-warning/" id="9fd7a0a4-ece1-340e-a0fe-a42cfed98df2"> vaginal rejuvenation </a> to <a href="h...
Designer Vaginas: What Is Labiaplasty Surgery?
Womens health
16 Aug 2024

Wait, Can You Be Allergic To Water? Acquagenic Urticaria, Explained

You probably have a glass (or a fun, eco-friendly <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/g19702405/best-water-bottles/" id="fa87bc59-24be-3864-aa5b-68fe07a88958"> water bottle </a> ) sitting next to you or in your bag right now in order to meet your hydration goals for the day. And <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a26255080/how-much-water-should-i-drink-per-day/" id="8c4cfaa1-419b-3d62-a404-3c536f50ac2e"> drinking enough water </a> is super importantafter all, <a hr...
What It's Like To Be Allergic To Water
Womens health
16 Aug 2024

Can You Get Pregnant While Pregnant? What To Know About Superfetation, According To Experts

For some people, finding out theyre <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a19893875/increase-odds-of-pregnancy/" id="1bad4307-612b-3a6a-ac30-5419a64bf86d"> pregnant </a> with one baby is enough of a shock. But can you imagine finding out youre pregnant with a second childwhile youre already pregnant with one? While that scenario sounds like something straight out of a movie, it's a real thing.
Yes, You Can Get Pregnant *While* Pregnant
Womens health
16 Aug 2024

Everything You Need To Know Before Doing Intermittent Fasting While Pregnant

If youve got a little one on the way, or are thinking about adding to your family soon, youre probably already focusing on your babys health and nourishment (#momlife). Which brings the conversation to your own nutrition: What if you are looking to lose weight before getting pregnant and want to try a diet of the moment, such as <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/a28563472/intermittent-fasting-diet/" id="a697b537-d258-3816-a839-f93e2ebcff5d"> intermittent fasting </a> (IF)?...
Is Intermittent Fasting Safe To Do While Pregnant?
Womens health
16 Aug 2024

What Is Hangover Anxiety—And How Can You Get Rid Of It?

After a night of drinking a little too much, you may experience the pounding headache, the unbearable nausea, and/or an aversion to bright lights. But sometimes when you overdo it on the adult bevs you are also overcome by a feeling of uneasiness and anxiousness, or your mind's flooded with panicky thoughts (uh, <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/relationships/a21086119/what-counts-as-cheating/" id="309c730a-4415-3681-aa56-48248c037edc"> did I text my ex </a> last night?).
How To Get Rid Of Hangover Anxiety
Womens health
15 Aug 2024

What's The Difference Between Keto And Atkins—And Which One Is Better?

Athough eliminating is the hardest goodbye of all, low-carb diets have been the rage for quite some time now. There are a few different plans you can follow. <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/a19434332/what-is-the-keto-diet/" id="5a6db8ba-ff29-3cd8-ad89-8824a79fb864"> Keto </a> is a major one thats yielding <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/g19966522/ketogenic-diet-results/" id="74ecbacf-5fa5-395b-ac10-fab050952f6b"> quick, drastic weight-loss results <...
Atkins Vs. The Keto Diet: What's The Difference?