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Washington Post
02-05-2025
- Health
- Washington Post
Severe period pain is not normal. Here's what it could be.
Well+Being Severe period pain is not normal. Here's what it could be. May 2, 2025 | 1:11 PM GMT We need to stop normalizing severe period pain. It may be caused by endometriosis, a common condition that affects about 1 in 10 women. And it may be treatable. Internal medicine physician, Harvard Medical School instructor and Ask a Doctor columnist Trisha Pasricha explains some of the symptoms of endometriosis and why it's important to talk openly about period pain.
Washington Post
25-04-2025
- Health
- Washington Post
Your bloating may have nothing to do with what you ate
Well+Being Your bloating may have nothing to do with what you ate April 25, 2025 | 2:44 PM GMT Your diaphragm might actually be causing your bloating. People usually think bloating is caused by an increase in gas or stool in your gut. While this could be true, it might also be your diaphragm acting abnormally after you eat. Internal medicine physician, Harvard Medical School instructor and Ask a Doctor columnist Trisha Pasricha explains the some of the possible causes of bloating and why you should share your concerns with your healthcare provider.
Washington Post
18-04-2025
- Health
- Washington Post
Don't rinse your teeth after brushing. Here's why.
Well+Being Don't rinse your teeth after brushing. Here's why. April 18, 2025 | 3:43 PM GMT Fluoride strengthens dental enamel, and toothpaste is probably your main fluoride source, especially if you don't get fluoride in your tap water. Internal medicine physician, Harvard Medical School instructor and Ask a Doctor columnist Trisha Pasricha explains the benefits of fluoride.
Washington Post
07-02-2025
- Health
- Washington Post
Try these simple tricks to improve your sleep
Well+Being Try these simple tricks to improve your sleep February 7, 2025 | 6:54 PM GMT Ask a Doctor columnist Trisha Pasricha explains how making just a few adjustments could improve your sleep and health.
