The discovery of general anesthesia 170 years ago was a medical miracle, enabling millions of patients to undergo invasive, life-saving surgeries without pain. Yet despite […]
So Your Stepkid Hates You
So your stepkid hates you — at least you’re not alone. Stepfamilies (increasingly known as blended families or bonus families) are the new nuclear family. […]
New cholesterol study may lead you to ask: Pass the eggs, or pass on the eggs?
The recent news that eating three to four eggs a week is linked to a slight increase in risk for developing heart disease was a […]
Can You Get an STD From a Toilet Seat? We Asked an Ob-Gyn for the Facts
One of the earliest lessons I remember my mother teaching me wasn’t to eat my vegetables or use my manners…it was to always squat when […]
Pollen is getting worse, but you can make things better with these tips from an allergist
Blooming spring flowers signal the beginning of spring, but for millions of people, they also signal the onset of the misery: allergy and asthma season. […]
Seemingly Harmless Food That Will Cause You To Gain Weight
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8 Myths and Facts About Your Metabolism That Will Help You Understand How You Burn Calories
The word “metabolism” is often paired with terms like “diet,” “exercise,” and “weight loss.” But rarely is the buzzword thoroughly explained. As a result, there’s […]
You Don't Look Sick: 'My period pain left me housebound'
If you look around in any busy place, there’s probably someone living with an illness or disability. But their condition is invisible. You would have […]
8 Things You Need to Know Before You Try 23andMe
This post was originally published on April 25, 2018 and has been updated for accuracy. National DNA Day, observed every year on April 25, commemorates […]
Flu season is on the rise, and a more severe strain dominates: What you need to know
Since the start of 2019, influenza has been steadily on the rise in the U.S., with the number of new cases currently above the national […]
If You Are Planning To Get Botox Treatment, You Need To See This ASAP
Botox treatment is a procedure that involves injections containing Botulinum Toxins; these toxins can cause muscle paralysis when injected into skeletal muscles. In simpler terms, these […]
Why your tourist brain may try to drown you
During the mid-winter break, many vacationers head south to sandy beaches and turquoise waters. But in their efforts to unwind —and warm up —they often […]
Can You Die From Measles? Why Doctors Are So Worried About Recent Outbreaks
Since the beginning of this year, 159 cases of measles in 10 states have been confirmed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. […]
Five myths about mental health you might still believe
Mental health affects everyone in the workplace in some way—whether we know someone struggling, or have struggled ourselves. But, despite its commonality, the stigma and […]