Get rid of belly fat and boost your heart health with our simple, science-backed tips for managing your diet, exercise, stress levels and hormone balance.

How to lose belly fat – 18 things you need to know

Which hay fever home remedies are worth trying? From hay fever wipes and sprays to essential oils and air purifiers, we review what the science says. 


Natural remedies for hay fever: what works and doesn’t

What's the difference between a bad night’s sleep and a sleep disorder? Women share what sleep disorders really feel like – and how to cope with them.

What it feels like to have a sleep disorder

Get control of migraine – symptoms, causes and what helps


Alcoholic liver disease is liver damage caused by drinking too much alcohol over many years. Find out about its symptoms, causes and treatment. 

How does alcohol affect the liver?

There are lots of different types of birth control (contraception). Discover the best contraceptive method for you and your life stage.

Types of contraceptives – what’s right for you?

Find out how to arrange an abortion near where you live or via telemedicine, (where legally allowed) and what types are available at different stages of your pregnancy, as well as the costs.

How to get an abortion in the US and what the new laws say

Tiredness, weight gain, night sweats… symptoms of a thyroid problem can really take their toll. Women share their journey through diagnosis and treatment.

What it feels like to have a thyroid problem

Getting pain under your left rib cage? Don’t ignore it – find out what might be the problem and whether you can treat it at home or you need to see a doctor.

Pain under left rib cage? Find out why it could be happening

Spending time in the sun can give us a real boost, but it can also cause skin damage and increase risk of skin cancer. Our toolkit has great sun safety and sun protection tips, plus find out how to check moles and more.

Sun safety

We all experience an ache or a cramp from time to time. But for some, pain is a part of daily life – and disproportionately it’s women who get it most. Our guide uncovers the “gender pain-gap”, the conditions that cause pain and how to manage it.

Pain management

If you’re worried about any part of your health, getting checked out by a doctor or health professional is important. But there are also a number of health checks you can do from the comfort of your own home that are quick and easy to do.

Home health checks

Urinary tract infections are extremely common – around 10 in 25 women and 3 in 25 men will be affected in their lifetime. Worried about UTIs? Our guide has you covered – from self-care tips to understanding each condition and next steps.

Understanding UTIs

Looking for the right contraception for you? Want to learn more about the potential side effects of your birth control? Read the articles in this guide to learn more about your contraception choices and find what’s best for you.

Birth control

Hot flushes? Achy joints? Trouble sleeping? If you've started the menopause, you might need help managing your symptoms. Our guide tells you all you need to know to empower you on your menopause journey. Plus there are helpful resources to support you. 

Menopause

So many of us miss out on good sleep due to issues like stress or symptoms such as snoring. If you struggle to get your 7 to 9 hours of sleep every night you need our guide, which is packed with tips and help. Plus see our trusted resources for more.

Better sleep

Women are turning to AI symptom checkers to help manage their health – but they want the reassurance that doctors have helped create the tool, according to a Healthily survey.

More women want to use AI symptom checkers

Find out what being postmenopausal means for your health and wellbeing, as well as your sex life.

Postmenopause – signs, symptoms and what to expect

Many of us know the pain of a urinary tract infection (UTI). But what if they keep coming back – or never go away? Women share their stories.

What it feels like to have a recurrent or chronic UTI

IC can be very difficult to live with, but there’s hope – find out the latest about interstitial cystitis symptoms and treatment.

Interstitial cystitis

Some weight loss pills such as Orlistat have been proven to help you lose weight, find out the pros and cons

What weight loss pills can you get from your doctor?

Find out how to recover from weight loss surgery, from learning to eat differently to how much weight you might regain. Plus, we find out what it feels like to have bariatric surgery.

Bariatric surgery recovery - what you need to know

Discover the different types of weight loss surgery, including gastric sleeve, gastric band and gastric bypass, and how much weight loss surgery might cost.

Could weight loss surgery work for you?

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