ScienceInsights

Orlistat works gradually, not overnight. Here's what to realistically expect in the first few weeks and why your diet plays a bigger role than the dose.

Learn what gluten is, which foods to avoid, and how to eat safely on a gluten-free diet, whether you have celiac disease or a sensitivity.

Learn the early and late signs that your first period is on its way, from puberty changes to discharge, and how to feel ready when it arrives.

Substance use disorder is a recognized mental health condition with real neurological roots. Learn how it's diagnosed, treated, and connected to other mental health conditions.

Headaches and nausea often go hand in hand. Learn why your brain triggers stomach symptoms and what you can do to find relief.

Bleeding hemorrhoids are uncomfortable but usually manageable at home with sitz baths, fiber, and OTC creams. Learn when to see a doctor.

Pork contains heme iron your body absorbs easily, but some cuts deliver more than others. Here's what to know about pork as an iron source.

Watery white discharge is often normal, but changes in smell, color, or texture can signal something worth checking out. Here's what to know.

Diet, stress, sleep, and certain herbs can all influence estrogen and progesterone. Here's what the science says about supporting your hormones naturally.

Eggs and heart health are more nuanced than old guidelines suggested. Here's what current research says about how many eggs most people can safely eat.