ScienceInsights

Vaginal hysterectomy typically takes 1–2 hours, but your hospital day and recovery at home are a bigger part of the picture. Here's what to expect.

Learn how to recognize BV symptoms, how it differs from a yeast infection, and what to expect when getting a diagnosis from your provider.

Learn what urinalysis results like leukocyte esterase, nitrites, and white blood cells actually mean when a UTI is suspected.

Learn the common and easy-to-miss signs of a UTI, when symptoms point to a kidney infection, and how doctors confirm the diagnosis.

Breast milk is nearly perfect for babies, but it's low in vitamin D. Here's why most breastfed babies need a daily supplement and how to do it safely.

Learn what a healthy resting heart rate looks like at every age, what can shift it up or down, and when it's worth talking to your doctor.

Milk is one of the most bioavailable sources of calcium, but how does it stack up against plant-based alternatives for bone health?

Honey is mostly fructose and glucose, but its sugar makeup is more complex than table sugar and varies depending on the floral source.

Some metabolism boosters actually work, others don't. Here's what the science says about building a faster metabolism for real.

C4 Energy drinks share ingredients with pre-workouts, but there are key differences worth knowing before you crack one open before the gym.