Prenatal Vitamins: What Matters and What Is Just Marketing
Per NIH, 400 mcg of folic acid daily is the core prenatal vitamin dose; ACOG lists iron, iodine, calcium, and vitamin D. Methylfolate premiums have the thinnest record.
Women
Common conditions and symptoms in plain language, including what usually causes them, what testing involves, and when to book an appointment.
Women's Hormone Health — Hormone Health: Five Questions to Ask Your Doctor
A conversation-prep guide for your annual checkup, built around what hormones actually do and what testing can and cannot tell you.
Does Magnesium Help You Sleep? What the Evidence Actually Says
Magnesium is a popular sleep supplement, but the research behind it is thinner than the marketing suggests. Here’s what’s actually been tested.
When to Start Mammograms: What the Major Guidelines Say in 2026
The USPSTF now recommends a mammogram every two years from age 40 to 74 for women at average risk — here is how that compares with the American Cancer Society schedule and how to decide for yourself.
Blood Pressure Numbers Explained: What 120/80 Actually Means for You
Normal is below 120/80, stage 1 hypertension starts at 130/80, and a reading above 180/120 is an emergency — here is how to read the cuff and the categories behind it.
How to Prevent UTIs: What the Evidence Supports for Recurrent Infections
Extra daily water, cranberry products, and postmenopausal vaginal estrogen have real trial evidence for preventing urinary tract infections — peeing after sex, surprisingly, does not.