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But just because you might be able to handle cervical cancer screening from home doesn’t mean you should fully stop seeing your ob-gyn—after all, the Pap smear or HPV test is just one part of gynecological care. A pelvic exam (involving, yes, a visual look at your cervix by way of a speculum, as well as pressing on your pelvis externally) can also help detect vaginal, vulvar, uterine, ovarian, and fallopian tube cancers, Christie Cobb, MD, a board-certified ob-gyn in Little Rock, Arkansas, who is not affiliated with Teal Health, points out. So while Teal’s test may replace your in-office…
Fruits provide essential nutrients such as fiber, vitamin C, and potassium to support immune and heart health.Dietitians recommend trying grapefruit, pears, persimmons, Sumo Oranges, and pomegranate.Proper storage and simple prep tips can help you enjoy winter fruits longer and reduce food waste. There is much to love about fruit; it is sweet, convenient, and packed with essential nutrients to support your well-being through the colder months. They provide fiber, potassium, and vitamin C—nutrients crucial for supporting healthy blood pressure, a strong immune system, and glowing skin. Ideally, you should aim to eat 1.5 to 2.5 cups of fruit per day,…
You’re likely to get more antioxidants from an Asian diet than a Western one. “You’re certainly getting a lot more nutrients than the food label captures,” Dr. Li says.Antioxidants are substances that protect your cells from damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals — molecules created when your body breaks down food or you’re exposed to external stressors like pollution — may play a role in heart disease, cancer, and other chronic diseases.[1]As many antioxidants double as pigments, the natural color of your food is one way to tell what types of antioxidants you’re getting. For example, pink and red…
We may earn a commission from links on this page. 2025 was a great year for handheld gaming, with the Nintendo Switch finally getting a sequel and older handhelds like the Nintendo DS getting unofficial successors from companies like AYN and Ayaneo. Steam Deck fans did take a bit of a hit towards the end of the year, when Valve announced it was discontinuing the $400 Steam Deck LCD, but for gamers on the other side of the price spectrum, Lenovo just announced the most powerful SteamOS handheld yet.It’s technically not a new device, but instead, a reissue of a…
In these eco-conscious times, many of us who aren’t keen on tap water – especially in hard water areas – are making the shift from bottled to filtered water at home. It’s a great way to cut down on single-use plastics; did you know that an average of 35.8 million plastic bottles are used everyday in the UK, of which 16 million go unrecycled?Water filter jugs come in all shapes and sizes, from glassware with charcoal filters, to under-sink capsules and water tanks with taps that are suitable for families. Some filters are recyclable or biodegradable, while others need to…
Happy New Year! It’s time to unveil my 2026 word of the year and reflect on the intentions set for the year ahead. In my Through The Rainbow post, I shared one of the hardest transitions of my life — moving out of the home I lived in for 11 years, separating from someone I still very much cared about, and stepping into a version of myself that had been quietly waiting to be reborn. Saying that out loud — and feeling the truth of it — felt like standing in the middle of a storm while the sun tried…
While most people tend to reserve their excitement about commercials for Super Bowl Sunday, Burger King doesn’t save its big ads for those multi-million dollar spots. And we’d like to think it pays off, since after any given football game, most of us have the “Whopper, Whopper, Whopper, Whopper” jingle in our heads—or at the very least the “at B-K, have it your way” jingle. But “have it your way” isn’t just a catchy jingle; it’s a slogan that Burger King abides by. Whether it’s bringing internationally loved items to the U.S. menu or re-releasing menu items after their discontinuation,…
Air fryers have swiftly become a kitchen staple, celebrated for their convenience, speed and ability to create delicious meals with minimal fuss. If you’re among the many who have embraced this handy appliance, you might be wondering whether it’s possible to cook eggs in an air fryer and, if so, how best to do it. Eggs are wonderfully versatile and, with an air fryer, I’ve found that you can prepare them in a variety of ways, from boiled and baked to even scrambled or poached, although some methods are more successful than others. In this guide I’ll share what I’ve…
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reduced the number of vaccines recommended for all children, citing a desire to bring American practices in line with countries like Denmark that require fewer routine immunizations for kids.Before the announcement on January 5, the CDC had recommended 17 vaccines for children. The CDC has lowered that number to 11.“After an exhaustive review of the evidence, we are aligning the U.S. childhood vaccine schedule with international consensus while strengthening transparency and informed consent,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in a statement. “This decision protects children,…
There are two food rules I always keep in mind when building my meals: It can’t be dry, and it can’t be bland. It just so happens that dressings, sauces and marinades knock out both of those concerns in one fell swoop. And since there are only a select few store-bought options I like (like this Japanese barbecue sauce), most of my concoctions are homemade. While I can make a tasty dressing with minimal effort, it doesn’t discount the fact that it adds an extra step to my cooking process. Luckily, my OXO dressing shaker’s clever design makes it a…