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  • An ill man with his hand a tissue in one hand and his other hand on his brow
    Fever
    Fever A. Sooter

    The Real Reason Fevers Can Give You Weird Dreams

    Dreams are among the greatest scientific mysteries. Even more mysterious, why do fevers give us strange dreams and why are they so different from normal dreams?

    A. Sooter Read More
  • woman rubbing hands
    Symptoms
    Symptoms Jenna Demmer

    The Real Reason Your Hands Fall Asleep

    It is one of the most irritating and even bewildering sensations: Your hands have fallen asleep. They may be numb or even tingling. Here's why it happens.

    Jenna Demmer Read More
  • bottle of home brewed kombucha
    Beverage
    Beverage Kimberly Smith

    You're Drinking Too Much Kombucha If This Happens To You

    Kombucha tea is loaded with antioxidants and probiotics. However, it is possible to drink too much, which can lead to several troublesome side effects.

    Kimberly Smith Read More
  • Hand holding glass of water under sink faucet
    Beverage
    Beverage Michelle Washmuth

    Why Tap Water Isn't As Bad As You Think It Is

    Tap water has a reputation for being less safe than bottled water. Both are regulated by safety standards, but which of the two have more health benefits?

    Michelle Washmuth Read More
  • Gastroenterologist on blurred background behind digital x-ray of human intestine
    Constipation
    Constipation Nicole LaMarco

    If You Have IBD, You're Probably Deficient In These Nutrients

    Deficiencies in four common nutrients — iron and vitamins B, D, and K —are linked to inflammatory bowel disease.

    Nicole LaMarco Read More
  • Woman wearing sleep mask
    Sleep
    Sleep Catherine Caruso

    The Surprising Benefits Of Weighted Sleep Masks

    While traditional eye masks block out light to help you fall asleep, weighted eye masks have the added benefit of pressure. Do weighted eye masks really work?

    Catherine Caruso Read More
  • Attractive American Girl
    Relationships
    Relationships Lauren Cahn

    Surprising Physical Traits That Are Attractive To Americans

    Physical attractiveness is partially primal, but culture also exerts a heavy influence. Here are the surprising physical traits that Americans find attractive.

    Lauren Cahn Read More
  • mayonnaise on a plate of french fries
    Food
    Food Robin Rothstein

    How Unhealthy Is Mayonnaise?

    If you love to spread a copious helping of mayonnaise on a sandwich, you're not alone. Delicious? Yes. But what about the nutritional value of mayonnaise?

    Robin Rothstein Read More
  • bee pollen in a spoon and bowl
    Vitamins And Supplements
    Vitamins And Supplements Kimberly Smith

    What Taking Bee Pollen Does To Your Body

    Bee pollen, a combination of pollen, honey, enzymes, and other compounds, is touted for its health benefits. So how exactly does bee pollen affect the body?

    Kimberly Smith Read More
  • a couple dining at a restaurant looking at the menu
    Health
    Health Agnes Erickson

    Things You'll Find In A Restaurant That Are Surprisingly Dirty

    While we don't want to be the ones to turn you into a sudden germaphobe, there are a few items in restaurants that are surprisingly loaded with germs.

    Agnes Erickson Read More
  • three types of salt on wooden spoons
    Food
    Food K.M. Langevin

    Salt: Everything You Didn't Already Know

    Salt is a mineral that enhances the taste of food, but there's so much more to salt -- from simple table salt to pink Himalayan salt -- than flavor enhancement.

    K.M. Langevin Read More
  • leg workout not working
    Fitness
    Fitness Laura Williams Bustos, MSEd

    If Your Leg Workout Isn't Working, This Is Probably Why

    Have you stopped seeing results from your squats and lunges? Here's a look at what it could mean if your go-to leg workout is no longer working.

    Laura Williams Bustos, MSEd Read More
  • Close-up of multi-colored potatoes
    Food
    Food Nicole LaMarco

    The Real Health Benefits Of Potatoes

    Low-carb diets have given potatoes a bad rap. As it turns out, these starchy vegetables are loaded with nutrients and have several important health benefits.

    Nicole LaMarco Read More
  • female hand with long, natural nail with an all white background
    Health
    Health Agnes Erickson

    This Is What Happens When You Stop Cutting Your Nails

    Have you ever wondered what would happen if you just stopped cutting your nails? Are there health risks involved, and just exactly how long could they grow?

    Agnes Erickson Read More
  • Jigsaw puzzle
    Health News
    Health News Maria Scinto

    How Your Quarantine Hobby May Be Benefiting Your Health

    What was the quarantine hobby that helped get you through the darkest of days when it seemed like we'd never get outside our own four walls again?

    Maria Scinto Read More
  • Chlorophyll extract is poured in pure water in glass against a white grey background with green leaf.
    Vitamins And Supplements
    Vitamins And Supplements Emily Rhode

    What Is Chlorophyll And Is It Really Beneficial?

    A surprising new TikTok trend involving chlorophyll has been getting a lot of recent attention. Influencers claim a variety of benefits, but do experts agree?

    Emily Rhode Read More
  • woman pouring olive oil on salad
    Food
    Food Robin Rothstein

    You Might Be Using Too Much Olive Oil. Here's Why

    Olive oil is often pushed as a healthy alternative to other types of oils. But too much of a good thing can sometimes be a bad thing, yes even olive oil.

    Robin Rothstein Read More
  • Close up of man smoking a cigarette
    Health
    Health Jenna Demmer

    Why You Shouldn't Lie To Your Doctor About Smoking

    Some people are hesitant to tell doctors about their smoking habits for fear of being judged or embarrassed. But it's important to be honest with your doctor.

    Jenna Demmer Read More
  • Close up of woman clutching stomach in pain
    Crohn's
    Crohn's Ashley Welch

    What Is A Crohn's Flare-Up And What Does It Feel Like?

    Symptoms of Crohn's disease can be painful and debilitating. Individuals living with the condition often go between periods of severe symptoms to none at all.

    Ashley Welch Read More
  • Bad breath
    Health Conditions
    Health Conditions Ribhu

    What It Really Means When Your Breath Smells Like Fruit

    Breath odor can be embarrassing. It may be caused by something minor, but if your breath consistently smells unpleasant, that's a problem to look into.

    Ribhu Read More
  • man holding spoon with yogurt
    Food
    Food Elaine Hinzey

    Foods Every Man Needs To Have In His Diet

    When it comes to men's nutrition, you can't go wrong with choosing whole and unprocessed foods. Here's a look at some foods every man should add to his diet.

    Elaine Hinzey Read More
  • Khloe Kardashian
    Headaches And Migraines
    Headaches And Migraines Robin Rothstein

    Khloe Kardashian's Debilitating Migraines Explained

    American reality television star, Khloé Kardashian, recently vented on Twitter about her ongoing struggle with migraines. Here's how she manages the pain.

    Robin Rothstein Read More
  • Woman drinking through straw
    Health
    Health Katherine Alexis Athanasiou

    Surprising Side Effects Of Drinking Through A Straw

    You might be surprised to know that any type of straw may actually be negatively impacting your health.

    Katherine Alexis Athanasiou Read More
  • Woman holding her stomach in pain
    Health Conditions
    Health Conditions Catherine Caruso

    This Is What You Should Do If You Get Infected With E. Coli

    E. coli infections from contaminated food affect the intestines and can cause unpleasant gastrointestinal discomfort. What's the best way to treat symptoms?

    Catherine Caruso Read More
  • Guy putting gum in his mouth
    Health
    Health Denise Porretto

    Don't Chew Gum Before Having Sex. Here's Why

    When you pop in a piece of gum, your breath may smell minty fresh, but in time, you'll be emitting other odors from somewhere else other than your mouth.

    Denise Porretto Read More
  • Concept of premature aging resulting from smoking on a young woman
    Health
    Health Agnes Erickson

    What Smoking Does To Your Face

    You've likely heard about the horrific damage smoking does to your lungs, but it's time to come in from a new angle and discuss what smoking does to your face.

    Agnes Erickson Read More
  • Woman in white tee holding her stomach
    Health Conditions
    Health Conditions Nicole LaMarco

    What Is E. Coli?

    There are hundreds of strains of E. coli. The one that usually comes to mind when this bacteria is mentioned is the one that makes you sick. So what is E. coli?

    Nicole LaMarco Read More
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