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3 Major Abortion Pill Myths to Be Aware of Right Now

The Supreme Court is hearing a case about mifepristone, and there’s a lot of junk science floating around.
Life

How to Be a Genuinely Good Listener

Just because you can technically hear someone, doesn’t mean they feel heard.

Exercise Might Be the Natural Sleep Aid You’re Seriously Overlooking

There’s no one “right” way to do it, either.

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The Best Hyaluronic Acid Serums for Smoother, Glowier Skin

For when your face needs a major dose of hydration, whether you skew oily or dry.
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Is Masseter Botox Worth It? We Asked 8 People for Their Honest Reviews

Some said they saw a huge difference in their TMJ symptoms. Others weren’t impressed.

I Suddenly Developed Itchy, Painful Bumps All Over My Face—And Doctors Misdiagnosed Me for Weeks

I was told it was acne or an allergic reaction…but then they started spreading like wildfire.

Halle Berry Said a Doctor Mistook Her Perimenopause for the ‘Worst Case of Herpes’ He’d Seen

It took a negative STI test for her symptoms to be taken seriously.

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30 Great Deals to Shop at Amazon’s Spring Sale

Save big on some of our favorite walking shoes, skin care products, and more.

The Very Best Leggings for Basically Any Situation

Road-tested options for yoga, runs, workouts, and doing nothing at all.

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“It’s really hard to want something so much and to wonder if you’re doing something wrong.”

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Because bumper-to-bumper traffic can be excruciating enough.

Author Emmeline Clein on the ‘Machine’ That Fuels Eating Disorders and Grinds Up Young Women

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We don’t talk enough about how the second day of the week is Very Bad.

How Chemo Affects a Person’s Body—And Why It Can Be So Brutal

Let’s demystify this highly effective, but often feared and misunderstood, treatment.

Kate Middleton Is Undergoing ‘Preventative Chemotherapy’—Here’s What That Means

Experts tell SELF this isn’t an official medical term, but that “there is no ‘chemo light’ or a half-version.”

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Here’s how to tell if pollen is your enemy now—and what to do about it.

Kate Middleton Just Announced That She Has Cancer

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I Used to Hate Running. Here’s How I Learned to Actually Enjoy It

If your attempts at jogging have been absolutely miserable or just painfully boring, I get it.

What to Do If You’re Trapped in a Seemingly Never-Ending BV Cycle

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Sheryl Lee Ralph Says That Racist Comments Did a Number on Her Confidence for Years

“For such a long time I was so unhappy with the way I looked.”
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Sheryl Lee Ralph: ‘You Gotta Have Guts to Live’

The Abbott Elementary star wants you to know your worth—and pull out the good plates more often.

Should I Worry About My LED Light Mask Frying My Eyeballs?

If you’re concerned that these fancy, freaky-looking devices might mess with your vision, we’ve got you.

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Megan Fox on What It’s Like to Be Called a ‘Sex Symbol’ While Having Body Dysmorphia

She said the pressure to live up to a specific image was “haunting.”