For decades, PMDD was “thought to be a disorder of abnormal hormone levels alone,” says Ripal Shah, a psychiatrist and ...

If your trips to the bathroom increase noticeably during your period, you are not alone. Most women have experienced it, the cramping, the urgency, and the looser stools during their periods, often ...

Menstruation is once again a hot topic on social media, thanks to a new health trend known as "cycle syncing." It involves aligning your diet and exercise habits to each phase of your menstrual cycle.

You do not burn more calories during your period than at other times of the month. Your resting metabolic rate can change during your period, but it varies widely between people. Eating healthy foods ...

As more information continues to unfold surrounding the outbreak of hantavirus aboard a cruise ship, questions about the rare virus continue to arise ― including curiosity around how long it takes for ...

Taking birth control pills can hide symptoms of menopause, making it hard to know when menopause starts If you're over 50 and taking birth control, your healthcare provider might suggest stopping it ...

Child identity theft happens when someone steals a child’s personal information for fraudulent use. Children’s data is vulnerable to theft because a child’s credit profile is typically empty. “Thieves ...

Carley Millhone is a writer and editor based in the Midwest who covers health, women's wellness, and travel. Her work has appeared in publications like SELF, Greatist, and PureWow. Qin Rao, MD, is a ...

Lightning strikes happen when electricity builds up inside storm clouds and between the clouds and the ground. Inside a thunderstorm, tiny ice particles and small hailstones bump into each other as ...

Weight gain during your period is temporary and usually ends once the period is over. Eating complex carbohydrates and reducing salt may help lessen weight gain during periods. Severe PMS symptoms may ...

Sustaining an injury during menstruation led to three times more days lost than injuries occurring at other times of the cycle. HealthDay News — Sports injuries do not occur more often during ...