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 ...

Are you suddenly craving chocolate, chips or cheesy pasta before your period? You could probably eat an entire pizza or have snacks throughout the day. It is totally normal and honestly, sometimes it ...

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 ...

Many women’s carefully crafted discipline of healthy food habits goes haywire just before their period. As premenstrual emotions and fatigue strike, so do cravings for foods rich in sugar. 1 But why ...

That awkward moment when you realize you're due for your period next week and just cant stop eating. You can thank cortisol and serotonin. That awkward moment when you realize you're due for your ...

I was having dinner with a friend and her parents the other day, when we got onto the topic of periods. As a Health Writer who speaks openly about her menstrual cycle (or current lack thereof), I didn ...

Do you crave chocolate when you are hormonal? If so, you aren't alone. I consulted professor of psychology and neuroscience Amy Jo Stavnezer to help demystify this process. Susan Albers: Why does ...

When Dr. Rachel Martinez noticed her patient Lisa Thompson’s sudden intense cravings for fried chicken and chocolate in early 2024, she recognized a pattern she’d seen before. “These weren’t just ...