Mara Santilli is a freelance writer and editor who covers women's health, wellness trends and topics related to health equity. She's contributed to Women's Health, Marie Claire, Shape, Cosmopolitan, ...

Nadya Okamoto had the perfect costume for her friend’s Rihanna-themed birthday party: a likeness of the pregnant pop star in black lingerie, based on her iconic outfit at Paris Fashion Week. Okamoto ...

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Bloating is a common and often uncomfortable symptom that many women experience during menopause. Hormonal fluctuations are a primary cause of belly bloat, but other factors can contribute as well.

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Dr. Sameer Islam is a functional gastroenterologist in Lubbock and is a West Texas native growing up in Odessa, TX. He specializes in the comprehensive treatment of all digestive symptoms and ...

On Dr. Joseph Salhab’s TikTok page, bloating is a hot topic. The gastroenterologist, who often broadcasts from the front seat of his car and goes by “The Stomach Doc,” likely reaches more people on ...

We have all had those days when our jeans suddenly feel tighter, and the mirror shows the weight gain just after one night. But what if that sudden belly bloat isn’t about extra calories at all? It is ...