Psoriasis is a skin disease, which causes itchy, red patches of scaly skin often on the elbows, knees, and scalp, is the most prevalent autoimmune type disease in the US.

What is Psoriasis?

Trichomoniasis, or “trich” for short, is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI). One of the unpleasant symptoms can be a very strong fishy odor.

An STI That Really Stinks–Trichomoniasis

Here is what to do immediately if you get burned: First-degree burn? Run cool water over the burn. Do not apply ice.

What To Do If You Get Burned

Wildfire Smoke Safety

As wildfires become more intense and frequent, it is valuable to learn how best to protect yourself and your family from the smoke they cause.

Condoms: Still a Girl’s (and Guy’s) Best Friend

When I was in graduate school, I was working on my thesis on how condoms prevent the spread of HPV, which lead to one of my nicknames.

Considering an IUD after you deliver? What you need to know.

Though most moms are focused on labor and delivery, sometime in your 3rd trimester, your prenatal provider will probably ask what your plans are for contraception after you deliver your little one.

Before we get started on why Metformin is used for PCOS, here’s a quick refresher on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).

Why is Metformin Used for PCOS?

Here’s a fun fact: our pee is a sunny color because one of the waste product chemicals that end up in our urine is yellow–it’s called urobilin.

All About Pee–Why that Color? What’s That Smell?

Women of all ages are most at risk of UTIs because our urethra (the tube from the bladder to the outside of our bodies) is much shorter than the guys’ so the bacteria can more easily make the trip...

UTI? Bladder Infection? Yeast? Which is it?

GERD aka Heartburn

(GERD) is the frequent backflow of stomach acid up into your esophagus–that’s the tube that connects your throat to your stomach. This backwash is called acid reflux, and it causes irritation because well, it’s acid!