Rachel Uda

1 week ago | katiecouric.com | Rachel Uda

Menopause can have a profound effect on a woman’s body. It’s not simply the end of menstruation — it impacts the metabolic system, the cardiovascular system, and mental health. It’s estimated that about 35 percent of menopausal women experience depression, but often clinicians don’t make the connection between menopause and mood disorders. That’s what happened to Marian Adams. At 52, she suddenly didn’t feel like herself.

1 week ago | katiecouric.com | Rachel Uda

David Kim, MD, has cultivated a massive following on social media for his simple, evidence-based skincare advice. The board-certified dermatologist breaks down the science behind your favorite drugstore treatments and what techniques help (and don’t help) keep your body’s biggest organ looking fresh and healthy for years to come. You lit up our inbox last week with questions for Dr. Kim, and now he’s here to tackle them head-on.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Rachel Uda

We all know that exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. However, according to a new study, regularly working out can significantly benefit cancer patients. The study found that exercise reduced the risk of death for cancer patients by a third and that it was even more effective than drugs at stopping the disease from returning. “We now have definitive evidence that exercise is not just an intervention for quality of life and fitness.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Rachel Uda

In the first few days after Donald Trump’s election in November 2024, purchases of emergency contraceptives spiked, with two companies reporting sales about 1,000 percent higher than the preceding week. Meanwhile, Planned Parenthood reported a 760 percent increase in appointments for IUDs the day after his win. Many Americans are fearful that the incoming administration could further curb reproductive rights, 2.5 years after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to abortion.

1 month ago | katiecouric.com | Rachel Uda

Everyone seems to be talking about gut health these days — and for good reason. The digestive system is essential for breaking down the food we eat and converting it to energy. But in recent years, scientists have uncovered that it plays an important role in so much more, from supporting immunity and mental health to potentially warding off a range of chronic diseases like Alzheimer’s. So what’s the best way to nourish your GI tract? We’ve been curious ourselves — and so have many of you.