Medically reviewed by Maria Vazquez Roque, M.D. Stomach viruses tend to strike quickly, cause some serious trouble in the digestive system for a few days ...

Have you ever wondered, 'Can constipation cause back pain?' Curious to know how? Well, sometimes, constipation can make your back hurt, and on the flip side, ...

If you haven’t heard of C. diff before, it’s the common name for a bacterial infection in the colon caused by the bacterium Clostridioides difficile. C. diff ...

Digestive health plays a crucial role in our overall well-being, and a clean stomach is the cornerstone of a happy digestive system.There are various natural ...

Covid might not be a public health emergency anymore — but it’s not over yet. It’s still an ongoing health concern. In fact, there were more than 14,000 ...

Sweet potatoes are not just tasty but also packed with good stuff like vitamins and fiber. But if you or someone you know has diabetes, you might have heard ...

Kim LedgerwoodHealthyWomen's Editorial DirectorAs HealthyWomen’s editorial director, Kim oversees the production of all content and ensures that it is ...

If your elbow skin looks darker than the rest of your body, it could be from too much sun or a buildup of dead skin cells. This might make you ...

This Thanksgiving, HealthyWomen is grateful to President Biden, First Lady Jill Biden and the White House Gender Policy Council for launching the first-ever ...

Not having enough iron is a big health problem for many people worldwide. Iron is super important because it helps carry oxygen around our bodies and keeps ...

In response to the Department of Defense’s 2020 report on the Health Status of Active-Duty Servicewomen, HealthyWomen developed the Ready, Healthy & ...

Have you ever considered why our joints sometimes feel stiff, especially as we age? Our daily habits might be causing it. We sometimes see swelling in our ...