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  • Close up image of pile of green cucumbers
    Ashley Welch

    The Health Benefits Of Cucumbers Explained

    High in nutrients and fiber and low in calories, cucumbers are a great addition to your diet. They may also help with weight loss and manage diabetes.

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  • Woman helping a girl who fainted
    Catherine Caruso

    The Real Reason Blood Makes Some People Faint

    If the mere sight of blood makes you dizzy and light-headed to the point of passing out, you're not alone.

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  • A happy family sitting together around the table
    A. Sooter

    Experts Reveal The Key To Happiness

    Happiness, as it turns out, is actually more of a learned behavior.

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  • Close up of newborn yawning
    Denise Porretto

    Science Says This Is The Best Age To Have A Baby

    It's easily the biggest decision of your life — whether or not to have a baby. Then, following closely in second place is the question of when.

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  • woman applying self tanner
    Kimberly Smith

    The Hidden Side Effects Of Self-Tanner

    From lotions to sprays, self-tanners have been around for decades. While they may be safer than direct sunlight, there are side effects you should know about.

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  • Woman sits on bed with a sore throat
    Anne Taylor

    What Really Happens When You Lose Your Voice

    Losing your voice is strange and inconvenient. Here's why it happens and how to get your vocal cords back to normal.

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  • Young girl in garden. holding elderberry bunches
    Tiffany Nicole

    This Is What Happens When You Take Elderberry Every Day

    Doctors and herbalists alike confess the power found in the deep purple elderberry. Can it be taken safely every day?

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  • woman holding socks over smelly feet
    Kimberly Smith

    What's Really Causing Your Feet To Stink

    Whether it's from you or someone else, foot odor can be an embarrassing problem. Have you ever wondered what's going on down there that's causing such a stench?

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  • Woman looks confidently in the mirror
    Anne Taylor

    Why You Shouldn't Worry About Getting Your 'Summer Body'

    The idea that you need to get thinner for summer is unnecessary and even dangerous. Here's why there's no such thing as a 'summer body.'

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  • Close up of pink wax dripping from an applicator
    A. Sooter

    Is It Safe To Wax At Home?

    Home waxing cuts down on hair removal costs and the results often last longer than a shave, but experts agree that you're better off going to a professional.

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  • Charlize Theon Headshot
    Lauren Cahn

    Celebrities Who Have Recovered From Terrifying Accidents

    Some of your favorite celebrities have been involved in some seriously terrifying accidents only to walk away and tell their harrowing tale. Here's a look.

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  • Man and woman holding their noses over smell
    Michelle Washmuth

    The Real Reason Women Have A Stronger Sense Of Smell Than Men

    One study found that women have almost 50% more cells and neurons than men in their olfactory bulb — the center of the brain that controls the sense of smell.

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  • woman checking her height against a ruler
    Molly Hurford

    How Tall Are Women On Average?

    Would you consider yourself average height? Women's average height varies around the world, but knowing your height can help guide medical recommendations.

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  • woman wearing towel after shower
    Molly Hurford

    How Bad Is It To Reuse Your Towel?

    Unless your towel is actually dirty (with body fluids like blood), it's fine to reuse it for up to three days before washing it.

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  • fish and seafood omega-3 sources
    Molly Hurford

    Eat These Foods If You Want To Get More Omega-3

    Fatty fish are the easiest and most accessible source of Omega-3 fatty acids, but there are vegan options too, including nuts and seeds.

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  • COVID-19 vaccine in syringe
    Michelle Washmuth

    Why Haven't The COVID Vaccines Been Approved By The FDA Yet?

    For full FDA approval, manufacturers must complete lab research, pre-clinical testing and human clinical trials. But none of the manufacturers have yet applied.

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  • Skin peeling off a shoulder
    Zrinka Peters

    Never Pick Your Skin When It Peels After A Sunburn. Here's Why

    Too much time spent in the sun and now you're sunburnt. While it's tempting to pick at flaking skin, dermatologists are united in their message: don't do it.

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  • a curling iron, straightener, and blow dryer
    Agnes Erickson

    When You Use Too Much Heat On Your Hair, This Is What Happens

    Many of us like to play around with different hair styles. Enter the straightener, curling iron, and blow dryer. But are they actually good for our hair?

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  • Woman crying and looking out window
    Catherine Caruso

    What It May Mean When You Can't Stop Crying

    Crying is a healthy and normal human function. However, frequent crying may be a possible indicator of a mental health condition, and there is help available.

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  • Woman holding her jaw in pain
    Ashley Welch

    What It Really Means When Your Jaw Clicks

    Jaw popping can be a strange sensation. While most commonly caused by small everyday physical habits, jaw clicking can also be a sign of a health condition.

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  • healthy keto meal
    Molly Hurford

    What Really Happens When You Combine South Beach And Keto

    The South Beach diet and the keto diet have a lot in common. Both are low-carb, but there are some differences that make combining them possible, but tricky.

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  • A basket of carrots
    Catherine Caruso

    This Is What Happens When You Eat Too Many Carrots

    Carrots are a healthy and nutritious vegetable packed full of vitamins and minerals, but eating too many can cause some strange and unpleasant side effects.

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  • hand holding white pills
    Zrinka Peters

    When Should You Take Acetaminophen Instead Of Ibuprofen?

    Most of us have a go-to over-the-counter (OTC) medicine that we reach for first when dealing with aches and pains. But are they interchangeable?

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  • Woman drinking bubble tea
    Catherine Caruso

    Why You Should Think Twice Before Drinking Bubble Tea Every Day

    Also called boba tea or milk tea, this fun and flavorful drink has grown in popularity around the world and piqued the interest of many Americans.

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  • Woman with sweaty armpits
    Michelle Washmuth

    What Your Sweat Can Reveal About Your Health

    Sweating is typically something many people try to avoid. But what can be seen as a nuisance can provide you with necessary health information.

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  • Woman putting on goggles to swim in pool
    Molly Hurford

    When You Swim After Eating, This Is What Happens To You

    While swimming after eating won't hurt you, for optimal performance in the water, the timing of your pre-swim meal does matter, as well as what you're eating.

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  • young woman holding her arm by her vaccine injection site
    Agnes Erickson

    Why Your COVID Vaccine Injection Site Is Itchy

    Itchy skin often occurs around the injection site of your vaccine, and is most likely caused from hypersensitivity or a mild allergic reaction to the vaccine.

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