When minor aches and pains arise, it’s understandable to reach for the nearest over-the-counter painkiller and hope for the best. But doctors say the solution to whatever ailments you have could be as simple as turning on the tap. Although not as commonly used in America, hot water bottles – rubber containers that act as … Read more
Rare are the parents who never lost it and yelled at their child. Also rare: a parent who hasn’t regretted yelling at their child afterwards. “All parents know that yelling is not the best way to do things,” says Laura Markham, a clinical psychologist, parenting coach and mother of two. Fortune. “Parents usually feel sorry … Read more
When I first met my now wife in 2012, she told me she never wanted to get pregnant. In our 30s, we talked about adoption, not wanting to have a newborn, and sleepless nights. I don’t want to be a parent and I would like to spend my time doing other things. When we first … Read more
Hansen’s disease, also called leprosy, is treatable today – and that’s partly thanks to a remarkable boom and the work of a pioneering young scientist in the 1920s. Centuries before its discovery, sufferers had no cure for the debilitating symptoms of leprosy or its social stigma. This young scientist, Alice Ball, laid the fundamental foundation … Read more
New research aimed at identifying which US neighborhoods face increased exposure to toxic PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ has found that those living near superfund sites and other major industrial polluters, or in areas with limited access to fresh food, generally have higher levels of the dangerous compounds in their blood. The study looked at hundreds of … Read more
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Since its launch in 2019, the Mockingbird Single-to-Double Stroller quickly became a tour de force in the world of baby gear. Thanks to its superior multi-function, genius engineering, and stylish design, it’s no wonder … Read more
I had navigated the medical system to make an appointment, filled out pages of forms, answered a nurse’s questions that repeated what was asked on the form, and answered the psychologist’s questions, which the nurses repeated. If you’ve ever heard someone scratch their nails against a chalkboard for an hour, you can imagine the feeling … Read more
published about 4 hours ago We select these products independently. If you buy through one of our links we may earn a commission. All prices were correct at time of publication. The reward—and the reason that keeps me going when decluttering seems like an overwhelming task—is that your home ultimately only contains the things that … Read more
The latest headlines from our US reporters sent straight to your inbox every weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from around the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from around the US AAt age 45, Tracy Norton went to her doctor to discuss menopause. Her period had only arrived for four months and … Read more
