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Um, Can You Still Get Your Period While You’re Pregnant?

One of the perks of pregnancy—you know, other than no one judging your weird Pringles-dipped-in-hot-sauce cravings—is that your period is basically MIA for months, right? Technically, yes. You definitely don’t menstruate (a.k.a., shed blood and tissue from your uterus) each month, but that doesn’t mean your bathroom trips will always be blood-free (which can be scary AF). So, what… Read More: Um, Can You Still Get Your Period While You’re Pregnant? »

6 ways to ensure you’re not accepting a terrible health care job

This article is sponsored by Careers by KevinMD.com. What makes any particular job a “bad” one? Maybe the pay is too low. Perhaps the hours don’t work with your other commitments. It could be the commute is too long, or the opportunity for advancement is too little. A job might be bad because it has… Read More: 6 ways to ensure you’re not accepting a terrible health… »

4 Reasons Why You’re Waking Up Exhausted

Nothing is worse than getting to bed early, only to wake up feeling tired. If morning grogginess and exhaustion have been your norm, you probably want to start figuring why you’re still weary after a slumber. Sure, it may not seem like a big deal, but not getting quality sleep can directly impact your life.… Read More: 4 Reasons Why You’re Waking Up Exhausted »

Why you’re attracting nasty mosquitoes

Researchers have identified a gene that makes someone more likely to be bitten by a mosquito. Gordana Rasic of the QIMR Berghofer medical research institute in Brisbane was part of an international study into the genetics of the insect. She told the ABC they had discovered several new genes, including ones that determine why some… Read More: Why you’re attracting nasty mosquitoes »