Yahoo Home Rachel Grumman Bender is the health editor for Yahoo Life. Previously, she held health editor positions at YouBeauty.com and Cosmopolitan magazine. She has also contributed to numerous publications including Self, Women’s Health, Prevention, Everyday Health, the New York Post and the New York Times.
Yahoo LifeDo women make better physicians? New study finds patients with female doctors have a lower risk of death and hospital readmission rates.
Although women in particular do better under the care of a female doctor, the research revealed that both men and women with female physicians have better outcomes.
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Cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis in Americans age 55 to 64 have more than doubled over the past decade. Here's why.
Sexually transmitted infections are on the rise in older adults. An expert explains why.
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What to know about mifepristone, the abortion pill at the center of a Supreme Court case
Mifepristone, a drug that’s used in medication abortions, has been under fire since Roe vs. Wade was overturned.
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Powerball and Mega Millions reach a combined $1.9 billion jackpot. Experts explain lotto fever — and why so many people think they'll win.
Lottery fever is once again in the air. Despite low odds, experts explain how winning is a "powerful fantasy."
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Masks work, telehealth is here to stay — and other health lessons we've learned since the pandemic started 4 years ago
It’s been four years since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. Here are six important lessons we’ve learned.
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This La Scala-inspired chopped salad has gone viral. Here’s why — and how to make it.
The La Scala chopped salad is more popular than ever. Best of all, it's easy to make. Here's how.
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Confused about the difference between frozen embryos and egg freezing? Experts break it down.
Why do people typically freeze their embryos and how long can they stay frozen? Here's what you need to know.
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What is aphasia? What to know after Wendy Williams's diagnosis.
Bruce Willis and Wendy Williams have both gotten diagnoses for the cognitive disorder that affects a person's ability to communicate.
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Women with perinatal depression have an increased risk of death, new study says. Here's what you need to know.
Here's what you need to know about the mood disorder.
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Gillian Anderson's Golden Globes gown was embroidered with vaginas. Ob-gyns say they're vulvas. What's the difference?
The actress’s dress caused a stir at the Golden Globes. Here’s why ob-gyns say it’s important to get it right when it comes to female anatomy.
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Emergency contraception sales spike after New Year's. Here's why — and how the pills prevent pregnancy.
Emergency contraception sales surge after certain holidays, especially New Year's Eve.
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Why are there so few male birth-control options?
For years, researchers have been trying to develop a reversible contraceptive for men. But it hasn’t been easy. Here's why — plus, some promising new male birth-control methods.
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This ob-gyn clinic treats pregnant women having 'rainbow babies' after miscarriage or stillbirth. Here's why that's important.
Rachel Gould’s son was one of the 21,000 babies that are stillborn each year in the U.S. Rainbow Clinics are trying to prevent stillbirths.
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Pelvic exams can be uncomfortable for patients and ineffective for doctors. This proven technique could change that.
It can be hard for doctors to clearly see the cervix during a speculum exam. This easy fix can help, according to a recent study.
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A woman did more than 100 stool transplants to treat her ulcerative colitis — and it worked. What to know about fecal microbiota transplantation
Fecal microbiota transplantation involves transferring stool from a healthy donor to a patient to treat diseases. Here’s how it works.
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What happens to your body when daylight saving time ends? Experts explain
Even though we gain an hour when daylight saving time ends, the time change can still have some surprising effects on our health.
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First person in the world to get the breast cancer vaccine says it's changed her life. Here's how it works.
A vaccine for an aggressive type of breast cancer is currently in clinical trials. Here’s why this is groundbreaking and how it works.
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New poll finds 15% of Americans have had COVID 2 or 3 times. How harmful are repeat infections?
Many American have caught COVID more than once. How much does that put your health at risk?
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Why kids melt down when they come home from school — and why experts say it's a 'good sign'
It's common for kids to have a meltdown after school. Here's why it happens — and how to handle it in the moment, according to experts.
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Narcan will be available for purchase over-the-counter in September. Here's what parents need to know.
Experts say everyone should consider having Narcan, which reverses the effects of an opioid overdose, as a part of their first aid kit at home.