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  • A woman holding her stomach
    Crohn's
    Crohn's A. Sooter

    Foods To Avoid If You Have Crohn's Disease

    Like other gastric issues, Crohn's Disease is often misunderstood. Many people think of it as an upset stomach or severe heartburn. Neither description is true.

    A. Sooter Read More
  • Plan B
    Health
    Health Jenna Demmer

    What Happens To Your Body When You Take Emergency Contraception

    When it comes to birth control, there are many forms of contraception to choose from. We know that emergency contraception is effective, but how does it work?

    Jenna Demmer Read More
  • bottle of sunscreen with various SPFs on background
    Health
    Health Zrinka Peters

    Different Levels Of SPF Protection Explained

    An SPF of 30 allows about 3% of UVB rays to hit your skin. SPF of 50 brings that number down to 2%, and SPF 100 gets it down even further, to 1%.

    Zrinka Peters Read More
  • Woman at beach applying sunscreen to face
    Health
    Health Ashley Welch

    Places You're Probably Forgetting To Apply Sunscreen

    Experts say common areas people miss when they're applying sunscreen include the ears, lips, eyelids, scalp, and tops of feet.

    Ashley Welch Read More
  • young female holding up eyebrow threads around her eye region
    Health
    Health Agnes Erickson

    The Downsides Of Eyebrow Threading

    Of all the hair removal options available, eyebrow threading helps to maintain those out of control edges. But are there potential downsides to this technique?

    Agnes Erickson Read More
  • x-ray of metal rod in ankle
    Health
    Health Zrinka Peters

    What's It's Really Like To Have Pins In Your Bones

    While some bone fractures require only an external cast or splint to heal properly, others need more invasive surgical treatments such as metal pin implants.

    Zrinka Peters Read More
  • Woman holding bridge of nose with right hand and glasses in left hand
    Health
    Health Jenna Demmer

    What It Really Means When You Experience Eye Pain

    Eye pain can result from minor issues, like a small scratch, but see a doctor if you are also experiencing vomiting, stomach pain, or strange vision changes.

    Jenna Demmer Read More
  • A pineapple with sunglasses and headphones reclining in a miniature lounge chair on a beach
    Health
    Health A. Sooter

    Can You Lose Weight By Sunbathing?

    Sweating while you're sunbathing means your body is trying to regulate its temperature. Any weight loss you experience will return once you rehydrate.

    A. Sooter Read More
  • Blood test for doping
    Health Conditions
    Health Conditions Catherine Caruso

    What Is Blood Doping And Is It Dangerous?

    Doping may boost your athletic performance, but it can also cause "sludging," which can slow down your heart rate and cause clots.

    Catherine Caruso Read More
  • Baby
    Health
    Health Jenna Demmer

    Winter Babies Are More Likely To Have These Health Issues

    Turns out that birth month has an impact on health later in life, but habits like exercising and eating healthy foods have a greater effect.

    Jenna Demmer Read More
  • James Michael Tyler
    Health News
    Health News Catherine Caruso

    Friends Star James Michael Tyler's Cancer Diagnosis Explained

    The actor has stage 4 prostate cancer, which will affect 1 in 8 men, but can be managed if detected early via annual screenings.

    Catherine Caruso Read More
  • Man scratching his armpit
    Health
    Health Michelle Washmuth

    The Real Reason Your Armpit Itches

    An itchy armpit can be super irritating. Learn the real reason your armpit itches.

    Michelle Washmuth Read More
  • Seated woman with pain in abdomen
    Health
    Health Denise Porretto

    What Happens To Your Body When Your Appendix Bursts

    It may only be 3.5 inches long, but when your appendix bursts, it causes big trouble. Here's a look at just what happens when this organ ruptures.

    Denise Porretto Read More
  • WHO (World Health Organization) logo under magnifying glass
    Health News
    Health News Nicole LaMarco

    Did The WHO Really Say Women Of Childbearing Age Shouldn't Drink Alcohol?

    The World Health Organization (WHO) released the first draft of 2021 report about an action plan regarding women and drinking alcohol -- and some are angry.

    Nicole LaMarco Read More
  • woman applying sunscreen
    Skin
    Skin Molly Mortimer

    When You Wear Sunscreen Every Day, This Is What Happens To Your Skin

    Exposure to the sun will give you that boost of serotonin that you've been craving, but what is it doing to the rest of your body, specifically your skin?

    Molly Mortimer Read More
  • Stylist applying purple shampoo after dyeing
    Health
    Health Michelle Washmuth

    Is It Safe To Use Purple Shampoo If You're Not Blonde?

    Those with blonde hair have long-known about the toning wonders of purple shampoo. But will purple shampoo work its magic for all other hair colors as well?

    Michelle Washmuth Read More
  • woman traveler backpack
    Health
    Health Ziba Redif

    Surprising Ways Traveling Can Affect Your Health

    Travel can indeed be beneficial for your health, but, as it turns out, it can also have some negative consequences, too.

    Ziba Redif Read More
  • Carly Waddell at an appearance
    Health News
    Health News Michelle Washmuth

    Carly Waddell's Hospitalization Explained

    "Bachelor in Paradise" star Carly Waddell is on the mend after being hospitalized this past week due to a medical emergency experienced while boarding a plane.

    Michelle Washmuth Read More
  • Woman with multiple moles
    Health
    Health Katherine Alexis Athanasiou

    The Real Difference Between A Mole And A Birthmark

    There's a name for every type of skin blemish, but is there really a difference between them? Here's the real difference between a mole and a birthmark.

    Katherine Alexis Athanasiou Read More
  • Alex Harvill professional motocross stuntman
    Health News
    Health News Maria Faller

    Stuntman Alex Harvill's Cause Of Death Explained

    Professional motocross racer Alex Harvill died from his injuries following an attempt to break a Guinness World Record. Here's what we know about his death.

    Maria Faller Read More
  • a yellow digital clock showing both the date and the time
    Health
    Health Agnes Erickson

    The Best Time Of Day To Schedule Your Surgery

    If you need an operation, there is a time of day where the risk for complications is at its lowest. The day you choose to have your surgery on can also matter.

    Agnes Erickson Read More
  • White woman applying mascara in front of a mirror
    Health
    Health Alejandra Arevalo

    How Wearing Waterproof Mascara Daily Can Harm Your Lashes

    We all love long, well-defined lashes, but waterproof mascara isn't the answer. If used daily, the ingredients in mascara can cause real harm to your lashes.

    Alejandra Arevalo Read More
  • Woman holding her shin
    Health
    Health Catherine Caruso

    What Are Shin Splints And How Can You Treat Them?

    Shin splints can be quite painful, especially when they are not given the time needed to heal. What are they, and how can we ease the pain of shin splints?

    Catherine Caruso Read More
  • Face mask
    Health News
    Health News Phoebe McRae

    Here's One More Benefit That Will Make You Want To Wear A Mask

    It's a good idea to simply pop a face mask on. But if you need more convincing, here's another reason.

    Phoebe McRae Read More
  • Couple sleeping with humidifier
    Health
    Health Ashley Welch

    The Real Difference Between Humidifiers And Dehumidifiers

    Sometimes you need help regulating the moisture in the air at your home. This is the real difference between humidifiers and dehumidifiers, which can help.

    Ashley Welch Read More
  • Woman doing crunches
    Strength
    Strength Karen Veazey

    Will Doing Crunches Actually Give You Abs?

    Crunches have long been a staple of workouts. But are they actually effective at what they're supposed to do — developing flat, toned ab muscles?

    Karen Veazey Read More
  • Womans hand holds coronavirus vaccination record card on background blue medical mask.
    COVID
    COVID Nicole LaMarco

    The Real Reason People Are Making Fake COVID-19 Vaccine Cards

    It didn't take long for scammers to step in and start selling fake COVID-19 vaccination cards.

    Nicole LaMarco Read More
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