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Longevity Health
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3D printing can be used to create food, including customized pizzas and pastries. elaborate

Fertility Health
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A woman's most fertile days are typically around ovulation, which occurs roughly 12-16 days before the start of her next menstrual period. elaborate

Menstruation Health
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The average woman will menstruate for approximately 3,500 days in her lifetime. elaborate

Addiction Health
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Addiction affects the brain's reward system, making it difficult to resist the substance or behavior even when it's harmful. elaborate

Obesity Health
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Obesity is classified as a disease by the American Medical Association. elaborate

Collagen Health
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Collagen makes up about a third of all the protein in the human body. elaborate

Food Allergies Health
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A food allergy can trigger a reaction even from touching the food, or a surface that has touched the food (e.g., cross-contamination). elaborate

Period Poverty Health
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In some parts of the world, girls miss school for up to a week each month due to period poverty, impacting their education significantly. elaborate

Vitamins and Supplements Health
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Vitamin D is technically a hormone, not a vitamin, because our bodies produce it. elaborate

Sleep Health
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You can't snore and dream at the same time. elaborate

Chronic Pain Health
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Chronic pain affects more people than diabetes, heart disease, and cancer combined. elaborate

Wellness and Nutrition Health
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Regular consumption of dark chocolate (70% cacao or higher) can boost your mood and has antioxidant properties beneficial for overall wellness. elaborate

Menopause Health
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Menopause symptoms can last anywhere from a few months to several years, and even longer for some women. elaborate

Fitness Health
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Your body burns more calories sleeping than watching TV. elaborate

Pregnancy Health
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A pregnant woman's blood volume increases by about 50%. elaborate

Sexual Health Health
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The human papillomavirus (HPV), a common sexually transmitted infection, can cause genital warts but most infections clear up on their own without treatment. elaborate

Nutrition Health
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Watermelon is mostly water (about 92%), but it still provides vitamins A and C, and lycopene, a powerful antioxidant. elaborate

Endometriosis Health
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Endometriosis can affect organs beyond the reproductive system, sometimes causing pain and complications in areas like the bladder or bowels. elaborate

Skin barrier health Health
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Your skin barrier's health is significantly influenced by your gut microbiome. A healthy gut can contribute to a healthier, more resilient skin barrier. elaborate

Health & Psychology Health
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Smiling, even if you're not feeling happy, can actually improve your mood. elaborate

Maternal Health Health
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Maternal mortality rates are significantly higher in rural areas compared to urban areas globally. elaborate

Breastfeeding Health
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Breast milk changes composition throughout a single feeding, adapting to the baby's needs. elaborate

Probiotics Health
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Some probiotics can produce short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) which have anti-inflammatory effects in the gut. elaborate

PCOS Health
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PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) affects approximately 1 in 10 women of reproductive age. elaborate

Pelvic Health Health
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Pelvic floor muscles can be strengthened through exercises like Kegels, but overdoing Kegels can be counterproductive and even cause problems. elaborate

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