Stacey Colino

Colino is a contributor for TIME.

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Should You Take Amino Acids? 

Influencers claim they’ll build muscle and boost metabolism. But amino acids aren't right for everyone.

By Stacey Colino

What Is Lp(a) Cholesterol?

Have you had your lipoprotein(a) levels checked lately?

By Stacey Colino

What to Do If You Get an Ovarian Cyst

Most ovarian cysts don’t cause symptoms. But some are painful and more concerning.

By Stacey Colino

Is Seltzer Water Good or Bad for You?

Sparkling water comes with some pros and cons.

By Stacey Colino

The Surprising Benefits of Swearing

Profanity can come with numerous physical, psychological, and social perks.

By Stacey Colino

Can You Actually Delay Menopause?

It's a controversial proposition, but scientists are trying to slow the aging of ovaries.

By Stacey Colino

Why Do I Keep Having Recurring Dreams?

Experts explain why these bizarre nighttime dramas occur, and what they could be telling you.

By Stacey Colino

Do Pimple Patches Actually Work?

Zit stickers do more than just cover up blemishes, experts say.

By Stacey Colino

What to Know About Vagus Nerve Stimulation for IBD

Patients could benefit from electrical stimulation of the body’s longest nerve.

By Stacey Colino

What an HPV Diagnosis Really Means

For starters, it does not mean you have cancer—or that you’re destined to develop it.

By Stacey Colino

The Gender Gap in Medical Research Still Exists

Fixing the gender bias problem will not happen easily.

By Stacey Colino

Why Does Everyone Seem to Have IBS Now?

The unpleasant gut condition is strangely hot on social media.

By Stacey Colino

Why Gut Issues Are More Common in Women

Women are more at risk than men for gastrointestinal problems like IBS.

By Stacey Colino

How Much Hair Loss Is Normal for Women?

It's not uncommon to lose about 100 hairs a day. But you aren't powerless against hair loss.

By Stacey Colino

The Truth About Common Digestive Health Fears

Worried that slow digestion signals a blockage? That hemorrhoids increase your risk of cancer? Here are the facts

By Stacey Colino

Can Cannabis Help Your Gut?

It’s not a panacea for gastrointestinal disorders, but it eases some patients’ symptoms

By Stacey Colino

Fecal Transplants: a New Treatment for IBD

Fecal microbiota transplants are helping doctors treat GI disorders

By Stacey Colino
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