Should you take daily vitamin D supplements? How much should you be getting? Dr. Kirtly Jones talks about recent studies on vitamin D and what they mean for you. She also discusses pros and cons of getting your daily dose of vitamin D from sunlight and supplements.

Dry mouth is a very common issue that can really affect your quality of life. It’s common among women and the older population, and can contribute to tooth decay, bad breath and affect your sense of taste. Drinking lots of water doesn’t always help, so what can you do about it? Dr. Kirtly Jones and Dr. Lea Erickson talk about what might be causing your dry mouth, and some home remedies and medications that can help get rid of that pillow tongue.

Will it work for me? What are the side effects? Why did the FDA reject it twice? Addyi, the woman’s sex-drive drug, should be available sometime in October 2015. We asked Dr. Kirtly Jones what she would say to a woman asking if this treatment is right for her. When you’re done listening to this 15-minute interview, you will have a very good understanding about what is being called–inaccurately–the female Viagra.

Losing control of your bladder can be embarrassing, but it’s actually a common issue, particularly among women. Jan Baker is a nurse practitioner that specializes in evaluating and treating urinary incontinence. She talks with Dr. Kirtly Jones about options for those suffering from a leaky bladder, including medication treatments, tracking your urinary urgency and more.

Even before puberty, girls’ mouths are different than boys’. Some women might notice their gums swell and bleed more during certain times of their menstrual cycle. Dr. Kirtly Jones talks about how estrogen and other hormones can affect oral health. In this podcast she talks about why that is and what that means for your oral health, particularly during pregnancy and menopause.

A lot of things can make you jump: loud noises, people coming up behind you, thunder, the list goes on. Why do these things startle you but not others? Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones says it's something you can develop, but it’s also something you can be born with. She takes this podcast to talk about what’s makes people hyper aware of noises and other things happening around them.

If you see a child in the store without their parent, you might be concerned and start to look for their mom or dad while keeping one eye on the child. That’s because humans are what’s called cooperative breeders. In this podcast, Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones talks about what that means and how it directly contributes to humans’ lifespans and ability to conceive and raise children.

It is normal for women to sweat. But how much sweat is too much? Women expert Kirtly Parker Jones lists reasons why women sweat, and it isn’t just because you ran the mile. Dr. Jones also talks about medical conditions that can cause the problem, which is called hyperhidrosis, and why it is recommended to see your physician if you are sweating all the time or too much at a time.

If you think you’re bleeding too much, too little, or sometimes not at all, you might worry if it’s normal. Is your body trying to tell you something? Dr. Kirtly Jones, expert on all things woman, talks about what’s “normal” in terms of menstrual flow, timing, color, consistency and more.

In the last 100 years, we’ve made significant gains in preventing problems and deaths related to childbirth. But since 2010, the number of women who die in childbirth has increased. Dr. Kirtly Jones talks with Janet Fisher, a nurse educator, about how hospitals are preparing better for emergencies during child delivery and how these processes can help mom and baby.