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Bloating & DigestionExplainer
Enzyme blends are sold for bloating, gas and heartburn. A dietitian at Johns Hopkins says healthy people usually don't need them, but a few specific enzymes help specific problems, and some symptoms need testing.
A routine internal exam at every checkup is a habit, not a proven screening test. The American College of Physicians recommends against screening pelvic exams in women without symptoms, and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says the evidence is insufficient. Here is how that differs from a Pap or HPV test, and when an exam is clearly needed.
Bloating & DigestionChecklist
Prepare an individual medicine review with your prescriber or pharmacist.
HairMyth buster
The FDA’s eye-cosmetic guidance advises discarding dried mascara rather than adding liquid to make it usable again.
Menopause & HormonesChecklist
Being female and over 50 both raise the odds of dry eye. Artificial tears are the usual first step, but a 2023 outbreak of serious eye infections was linked to multi-use, preservative-free drops sold online. Here is how to buy and use them safely.
Breath & MouthExplainer
Artificial saliva products differ; ask a pharmacist to check your exact one.
HairChecklist
Check hair products, your hairstyle and what to bring before the test.
PeriodsGuide
Describe changes to your fertility team and know where to seek help when the clinic is closed.
Menopause & HormonesExplainer
Elinzanetant is a newer nonhormonal pill for moderate to severe hot flashes, taken at bedtime. Its label calls for liver tests, warns about drowsiness, and in 2026 added a seizure caution.
PeriodsMyth buster
A pill taken earlier does not cover a later episode of unprotected sex.
SkinChecklist
Include bathroom surfaces in your skin-care precautions.
SkinThe short version
A clean utensil helps reduce infection risk from a contaminated pot.
