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Catherine Caruso

What Is The New 988 Crisis Support Line And When Will It Launch?

Americans will soon be able to call or text 988 to talk to mental health counselors with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Here is what to know.

Erin Marie

Study Reveals What Happens To Your Body When You Eat Spicy Foods

If you've ever noticed your body undergo changes while you eat spicy foods, you're not alone. Health experts weigh in on what happens and why.

Anne Taylor

Should You Continue Taking Extra Safety Precautions Against COVID-19?

Health experts recommend taking certain safety precautions if you want to avoid being infected or reinfected with COVID.

Doctor examining eggs for the in vitro fertilization process

Robin Zabiegalski

Dr. John Zhang On How Overturning Roe V. Wade Impacts Fertility Treatments - Exclusive Interview

Fertility specialist and founder of New Hope Fertility Dr. John Zhang discussed the impacts of overturning Roe v. Wade on IVF and other fertility treatments.

Felicia Lee

Speech Therapist Anna Lichtenstein On Why Gender-Affirming Speech Therapy Matters - Exclusive

Speech therapist Anna Lichtenstein explained the importance of gender-affirming speech therapy and how she works with patients to develop their ideal voices.

Child in an orange shirt sitting on a parent's shoulders during a concert, covering their ears

Robin Zabiegalski

Audiologist Dr. Hope Lanter On Minimizing Risks Of Hearing Damage During Summer - Exclusive Interview

Many of our favorite summertime activities can also be harmful to our hearing. Audiologist Dr. Hope Lanter discussed how you can protect your ears from damage.

Kelsie Calderon

O'Neill Institute's Rebecca Reingold On Why Traveling To Another State For An Abortion Could Be Difficult - Exclusive

Rebecca Reingold of the O'Neill Institute discussed the potential difficulties of going to another state for an abortion after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

Hannah LaFond

Therapist Sarah Harte Explains How Overturning Roe V. Wade Will Impact Marginalized Communities - Exclusive

Sarah Harte, LISCW and director at The Dorm, explained how the overturning of Roe v. Wade especially affects already marginalized communities.

Concerned boy looks at father who sits beside him with his head in his hands

Ruth Clark

Research Reveals Fathers Can Actually Transmit Depression To Their Children

From brain chemistry to genetics to traumatic life events, it's thought that a combination of multiple factors contributes to depression.

Anne Taylor

Study Reveals ADHD Medications Could Be A Game Changer For Treating Alzheimer's Disease

There is now hope that medications used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) could be repurposed to help people with Alzheimer's.

Robin Rothstein

Can Weekend-Only Exercise Still Contribute To Good Health? A Large Study Says It Can

If you can't find the time to work out during the week, fear not! New research suggests weekend-only workouts may be just as beneficial.

Kimberly Smith

Can You Overdose On Vitamin D?

You may be taking vitamin D supplements to ensure you are getting enough, but there is such a thing as overdosing on it, as one instance recently showed.

Catherine Caruso

How The FDA Plans To Bounce Back After The Baby Formula Shortage

The FDA released official plans for how they're going to address the formula shortage for a more sustainable, long-term approach.

Erin Marie

Yes, You Can Actually Be Hangry

Hangry — a mash-up of the words hungry and angry — may be more than just a cutesy term to describe the crabbiness we feel when our stomach begins to growl.

Felicia Lee

Surrogacy Expert Evie Jeang On What You Need To Ask Yourself When Considering Surrogacy - Exclusive

Attorney and surrogacy expert Evie Jeang revealed the most important questions potential parents should be asking themselves when considering surrogacy.

Melissa Szaro

Plastic Surgeon Dr. George Bitar On The Instagram Face And The Current Top Trends In Plastic Surgery - Exclusive

Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. George Bitar discussed the "Instagram face" beauty standard and how it relates to current trends in cosmetic procedures.

Kristin Chenoweth posing with soft smile

Hannah LaFond

Kristin Chenoweth Shares Her Experience Suffering From Chronic Migraine - Exclusive

Singer and actress Kristin Chenoweth opened up about her experiences with chronic migraine and how Botox treatments have helped her manage the condition.

Brynna Standen

Brad Pitt Reveals He May Have Prosopagnosia. Here's What We Know So Far

Everybody knows Brad Pitt as the good-looking movie star. However, he believes he's been suffering from a condition known as prosopagnosia for a while now.

Hannah LaFond

Kristin Chenoweth Talks Chronic Migraine And Partnering With AbbVie To Empower Others - Exclusive Interview

Kristin Chenoweth discusses her new partnership, how chronic migraine affected her career, and how Botox has helped.

Catherine Caruso

Hayden Panettiere Opens Up About Opioid And Alcohol Use Over The Years

In recent interviews, Hayden Panettiere has opened up about her experience with alcohol and opioid use. Here's what she's learned throughout her journey.

Anne Taylor

How Close Are We To A Universal Flu Vaccine?

Scientists are currently in the process of developing a universal flu vaccine that would protect against all strains of the flu virus.

woman in running outfit suffering from heat

Beth Bradford

How Heat Exhaustion Impacts Your Body

When it's too hot outside to work out, you become at risk of heat exhaustion. As the temperatures rise, your body tries to cool itself down by sweating.

Erin Marie

Carlos Santana's Heat Exhaustion Fully Explained

Carlos Santana was performing at Pine Knob Music Theatre in Michigan when he collapsed onstage. Here's the latest on the musician's health status.

Kimberly Smith

Study Suggests The Risk Of New Health Conditions May Be Higher After COVID Reinfections

New research, which has not yet been peer-reviewed, suggests that catching COVID-19 more than once can raise the risk of developing other health problems.

Catherine Caruso

If You're Looking To Get A COVID Booster, Should You Wait Until The Fall?

Health experts weigh in on whether or not you should time your next booster shot and wait until the fall when surges and a new vaccine are expected.

Robin Rothstein

Study Reveals The Startling Rate At Which Teenagers Are Becoming Addicted To Marijuana

The results of a new study suggest that teenagers are over three times as likely to become addicted to marijuana compared to adults.

Kelsie Calderon

O'Neill Institute's Rebecca Reingold On How Overturning Roe V. Wade Affects More Than Abortion Access - Exclusive

Rebecca Reingold of the O'Neill Institute discussed some of the potential consequences of the overturning of Roe v. Wade that reach beyond abortion access.