Korin Miller
Korin is a former New Yorker who now lives at the beach. She received a double B.A. in International Relations and Marketing from The College of William & Mary (which she doesn't use at all now) and an M.A. in Interactive Journalism from American University. Korin has been published in The Washington Post, New York Daily News, Cosmopolitan, Women's Health, The Bump, and Yahoo, among others. At SELF, she covers all things health. When she's not at work, Korin enjoys running, eating tacos, and trying to keep up with her kids. She can pretty much always be found at the beach. You can read more about her experience on LinkedIn.
The California Wildfires Are Making the Air Toxic—Here’s How to Protect Your Health
An air quality index over 150 is bad for you...and the peak in LA was more than double that.
Here’s How Long Flu Shot Side Effects Last, If You Experience Them at All
Plus, how to feel better fast if your symptoms are really annoying.
39 Small but Meaningful Gifts for Someone Going Through Chemo
Ideas from people who have been there.
15 RSV Symptoms in Babies All Caregivers Should Be Aware of Right Now
Plus, when to seek urgent care for a sick child.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Is the Flu-Like Illness You Haven’t Heard About
Here’s what to look out for.
11 Expert-Approved Memory Foam Mattresses to Help You Sink Into Sleep
Say goodnight to morning body stiffness thanks to these pressure-relieving beds.
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9 Reasons Your Vagina Smells a Little…Off
Here’s why your natural scent can go awry—and when it’s time to loop in an ob-gyn.
Is My Nausea Normal, or Should I See a Doctor?
Lots of things can trigger this about-to-puke sensation—and some are more concerning than others.
What to Do If Your Doctor Isn’t Taking Your Period Pain Seriously
Agonizing cramps that incapacitate you are not “normal.”
How to Get Rid of Gas Pain If You’re Feeling Crampy, Bloated, and Desperate for Relief
GI doctors say these tips can help you feel a little bit better until it all passes.
3 Major Abortion Pill Myths to Be Aware of Right Now
The Supreme Court is hearing a case about mifepristone, and there’s a lot of junk science floating around.
Kate Middleton Is Undergoing ‘Preventative Chemotherapy’—Here’s What That Means
Experts tell SELF this isn’t an official medical term, but that “there is no ‘chemo light’ or a half-version.”
What Is a Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Score—And Should I Get One?
Olivia Munn, who just revealed she had a double mastectomy, said the test “saved my life.”
SZA Said She Got Her Breast Implants Removed Because ‘They Ended Up Hurting Me’
Fibrosis and a family history of breast cancer played a role in her decision.
3 Simple Ways to Make Daylight Saving Time Feel Less Awful
Everybody gird your loins: We’re losing an hour of sleep on Sunday.
I’m a Sleep Specialist. Here’s the Bedtime Habit I Swear By for Better Rest
“We often think of falling asleep as turning off a light, but it’s more like going down a ramp.”
Walgreens and CVS Will Carry Abortion Pills Soon—Here’s What You Should Know
Both companies are doing a phased rollout, and there are some restrictions to be aware of.
8 Reasons You Might See Blood in Your Poop—And When to See a Doctor About It
Is it hemorrhoids? IBD? Something even more serious? We’ve got answers.
Why the Symptoms of Frontotemporal Dementia Are So Hard to Recognize
For starters, the majority of people diagnosed are between 45 and 65.