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7 signs of ovulation to help you understand your menstrual cycle, according to OB-GYNs

Some people experience symptoms halfway through their cycle that can indicate they're ovulating. OB-GYNs share what signals ovulation.
Ovulation tracking
Ovulation tracking

Amy Schumer says she received Cushing syndrome diagnosis thanks to online comments

The comedian revealed her diagnosis in February 2024 after internet sleuths pointed out she had "moon face," a common symptom of the condition.
Amy Schumer
Amy Schumer

Woman has to have colon 'unkinked' after 2 mystery symptoms lead to rare emergency

The condition can happen "spontaneously" and can become a life-threatening crisis, doctors say.

Woman, 34, says doctors ‘brushed off’ her symptoms. She had ‘extensive’ pre-cancerous tumors

Emily Campbell visited several doctors before undergoing an ultrasound that led to a diagnosis. Now, she's encouraging others to advocate for themselves.

Woman, 27, is diagnosed with breast cancer just 2 weeks before her sister, 32, receives the same diagnosis

Katie and Lyndsay Cooper have the BRCA1 mutation and started screening early. They both discovered lumps in their breast, leading to their diagnoses.
Sisters, cancer
Sisters, cancer

Woman, 100, still works at Home Depot, dances and drives: Her 5 tips for a long life

JoCleta Wilson sought out the job after discovering she didn't like retirement. "I got so tired of myself. I had to get out of the house and come back to work."

PMDD treatment: Doctors share remedies and medications that may help symptoms

PMDD or premenstrual dysphoric disorder causes mood swings and other severe symptoms. Doctors discuss what it is and possible treatments and remedies.
Woman lying down in bed and crying covering her face.
Woman lying down in bed and crying covering her face.

9 amazing 100-year-olds share their longevity secrets: Don't retire, drink green juice, cook

Some centenarians are still living on their own, working, driving and falling in love. Here are their longevity secrets.

Indigenous doulas are helping Native moms take back their health after centuries of discrimination

Native communities have some of the highest rates of maternal and infant health problems in the U.S. A grassroots movement is trying to change that.
Photo collage of doulas
Photo collage of doulas

Woman, 94, who worked 75 years at the same company, reveals 1 secret to happiness

At almost 100, Ann Schroeder still drives a half-ton pickup truck, lives independently in her own house and loves to go bowling.
Ann Schroeder then and now.
Ann Schroeder then and now.

Mom, 30, was 'clinically dead' for 45 minutes. When she woke, she found out she gave birth to triplets

Doctors were quick to realize Marisa Christie suffered an amniotic fluid embolism after giving birth.
Marisa Christie with family on the couch
Marisa Christie with family on the couch
Dr. Tara Narula is a cardiologist and an Associate Director of the Cardiac Care Unit at Lenox Hill Hospital/NSLIJ in Manhattan.
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Niro Feliciano is a mom of four, psychotherapist, author and host of the podcast “All Things Life.”
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Stephanie Mansour is a contributing health and fitness writer for TODAY. She is a certified personal trainer, yoga and Pilates instructor and weight-loss coach for women.
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