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Tanya Sharma

Ibuprofen Has An Unexpected Effect On These Body Parts And Functions

As one of the world's most popular painkillers, it's no surprise that ibuprofen's potential side effects have been the subject of many research efforts.

Denise Porretto

Surprising Things About Women's Bodies People Used To Believe

Stunningly fanciful, not to mention clearly erroneous, beliefs about the female body once reigned supreme. Here are some of the most outlandish claims.

Jeremy Brown

Strange Things That Happen To The Body At The End Of Life

As death looms, a person becomes more likely to experience peculiar symptoms and changes in their body. These affect every aspect of their life and functions.

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Tanya Sharma

9 Beverages That Can Naturally Lower Your High Cholesterol

Worried about your high cholesterol levels? There are ways to bring down your cholesterol without medication, such as adding these beverages to your diet.

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Ariane Lang

Rare Health Conditions You Probably Didn't Know Exist

As the name implies, rare health conditions affect a relatively smaller chunk of the global population. However, this doesn't mean that they should be ignored.

Tanya Sharma

9 Medications You Should Avoid Taking Before Going To Sleep

As it turns out, certain medications can have adverse effects on the quality of your sleep. If you take them close to bedtime, you may not get adequate rest.

Jeremy Brown

Strange Things That Happen To Your Body When You Eat Alone Every Day

People who choose to eat alone every day have different reasons for doing so. But this seemingly simple choice can actually have surprising health effects.

Melissa Szaro

The Most Embarrassing Medical Conditions That Can And Can't Be Cured

There are some medical conditions that may make you feel too embarrassed to see a doctor about. Some of these can be cured or treated; others must be managed.

Woman smiling while eating peanut butter from jar

Tanya Sharma

Sneaky Peanut Butter Ingredients You Should Avoid Eating At All Costs

Despite its healthy reputation, peanut butter can also be unhealthy for certain people. That's because of the ingredients in them that some might not notice.

Doctor explaining test results to male patient

Ariane Lang

Diseases Men Are More Likely To Get Than Women

Certain factors affect how likely we are to have different kinds of diseases. According to research, one such determinant is the person's sex assigned at birth.

Melissa Szaro

Popular Herbs That Can Help Lower High Blood Pressure

If hypertension is one of your health woes, a change in your diet might help you solve your problems. Some popular herbs are known to lower high blood pressure.

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Tanya Sharma

Avoid These Dangerous Ibuprofen Mistakes If You're Over 50

Among the most common OTC medications, ibuprofen can alleviate discomfort associated with many ills. But people over 50 years should be careful when taking it.

Jeremy Brown

10 Celebrities That Have Admitted To Taking Ozempic (And Similar Medications)

As Ozempic and other drugs used for weight loss increasingly gain popularity with the general public, more celebrities are admitting that they take those, too.

Young woman waiting at the side of the pool

Tanya Sharma

9 Gross Things You Can Catch From Swimming In A Pool This Summer

It can be tempting to escape the summer heat by taking a dip in a swimming pool. But before you go for a swim, it's worth knowing about the risks involved.

Tanya Sharma

Strange Things That Happen To Your Body When You Suddenly Stop Doing Cardio

While consistency is key when it comes to exercise, sometimes, life just makes it hard to stick to a routine. But what happens when you just stop doing cardio?

Ariane Lang

When You Eat A Low-Fat Diet, This Is What Happens To Your Body

There are many valid reasons why you may want to consider trying a low-fat diet. But know that reducing your fat intake affects your body in different ways.

Tanya Sharma

Protein Mistakes You Should Avoid As You Age

Our diet and nutritional intake tends to change as we age, but not always for the better. For instance, some make a few protein-related mistakes in their diets.

Melissa Szaro

Beverages That Can Make You Poop Fast (That Aren't Coffee)

For most people, coffee gets the job done when it comes to moving things along, so to speak. But what other beverages can help you conquer constipation?

Ariane Lang

Every Type Of Poop Explained

Our poop can take a variety of shapes and consistencies. According to experts, each of these can reveal quite a bit about our health, so it's worth noting them.

Tanya Sharma

Fitness Myths From TikTok You Should Immediately Stop Believing

It's all right to look for fitness videos and exercise guides on the internet. But to blindly believe all the health and fitness advice on TikTok? Not so much.

Ariane Lang

8 Red Flags You're Not Just Being Lazy, You're Burnt Out

Burnout and laziness may seem like the same thing at first, which is a dangerous assumption. But there are signs indicating that you're experiencing the former.

Man running late for work in the morning

Jeremy Brown

Strange Things That Can Happen To Your Body When You Skip Eating Breakfast

Skipping breakfast isn't the weirdest thing in the world to do, as many people do it daily. However, this practice can have a host of strange consequences.

Jeremy Brown

When You Hold Your Pee, This Is What Happens To Your Body

There are many reasons why a person may want (or need) to hold their pee. But when you regularly delay your urination, it can have nasty effects on your body.

Jeremy Brown

Unexpected Signs You're Eating Way Too Much Peanut Butter (And Why They're Concerning)

It's easy to overindulge when it comes to our favorite foods, and peanut butter is no exception. However, there are some shocking warning signs you should know.

Jeremy Brown

Serious Medical Events You Can Experience While Sleeping

While sleep is generally a time to rest and recharge, there are a number of critical medical events that your body may experience while you're off in dreamland.

Ariane Lang

What Really Happens To Your Body When You Are Tall

For many reasons, being tall can be both a blessing and a curse. But having above-average height can also say a lot about your present and future health.

Ariane Lang

Medical Diagnoses That Require Swabbing Your Own Poop

There are plenty of things that your fecal matter can tell you about your health. Certain medical conditions can be diagnosed by swabbing and testing your poop.