Dear Doctors: I’m pretty good about eating a healthy diet. The exception is each month during my period, when all I seem to want is potato chips and ice cream. Is there something going on with my body ...

A viral period snack promises relief from cramps and bloating, but how much of it is backed by medical evidence?

Whether you refer to your time of the month as “shark week” or a “visit from Aunt Flo,” one thing’s for certain: periods suck! And as if the physical symptoms, like bloating, cramping, insomnia, ...

Q: I crave chocolate around the time of my period. Why does this happen? And how can I deal with it? A: Many studies have found that American women report craving chocolate around menstruation, often ...