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Robin Rothstein

Long COVID Might Not Affect You As Long As You Think

There are people who are still feeling the effects of "long COVID." However, research says it might not last as long as you think. Here's what we know.

Kimberly Smith

Myths You Should Stop Believing About Belly Fat

There are many things that are commonly believed about belly fat. We'll tell you which ones are backed by science and which are myths you should stop believing.

Ziba Redif

The Unexpected Food That Can Help You Prevent Allergy Symptoms

Research shows that a pigment in many fruits and vegetables may help prevent allergy symptoms. But which food should you be eating to get this substance?

Joanna Marie

5 Major Ways Autoimmune Diseases Are Treated

When your immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells in your body, this is known as an autoimmune disorder. These are the major ways they are treated.

Andra Picincu

What Does It Mean When Your Calcium Levels Are High?

Calcium is one of the most important electrolytes in your body serving many vital functions. What does it mean when your calcium levels are too high?

Amanda Vining

The Surprising Connection Between Anemia And Your Weight

Anemia is a condition where you don't have enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen to your body. But what effect can it have on your weight?

Beth Bradford

Can Stimulating Your Vagus Nerve Help With Weight Loss?

The vagus nerve influences the hormones in the gut, which respond to our blood sugar and how much food we eat. Can stimulating it help with weight loss?

Joanna Marie

What It Means When You Have Gray Vaginal Discharge

Vaginal discharge is a normal occurrence, but that doesn't mean that anything goes. Is gray vaginal discharge considered normal, and if not, what could it mean?

Ruth Clark

Kim Cattrall's Hashimoto's Diagnosis Explained

In 1998, actress Kim Cattrall was diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease. Here's how the condition presents, along with common risk factors and treatments.

A. Sooter

What To Know About David Crosby's Health Issues Over The Years

Crosby's dedication to his art can't be overlooked, especially with his health issues. He might have made it look easy, but liver transplants are no small feat.

Candace McMillon-Dantley

Study Reveals Sleepless Nights Affect Your Risk For Heart Disease

Millions of Americans suffer from insomnia. Now, a new study reveals sleepless nights affect your risk for heart disease. Here's what you need to know.

Nancy Schimelpfening

Here's What Really Happens If You Chew A Pill

Chewing or crushing a pill may decrease how effective the medication is or increase the likelihood of side effects or an overdose.

Catherine Caruso

Is This The Best Diet For The Best Sleep?

If sleep is something you're looking to improve, you may want to consider this diet, which can help you fall asleep and stay asleep.

Anne Taylor

What It Really Means When You're Constantly Taking Naps

There are a few different reasons why someone might take more naps than usual.

Robin Rothstein

Everything We Know About The Avian Flu Outbreak

The spread of a highly contagious bird flu is underway in the United States. Here's what you need to know and how to protect yourself.

Rick Chillot

Surprising Ways Your Blood Type Can Affect Your Health

Research shows that your blood type can affect your health (for better or for worse), and in some ways we're only starting to understand. Let's take a look.

Robin Rothstein

Why The Spike In COVID-19 Hospitalizations Is So Concerning

Because of ICU bed and oxygen shortages caused by the spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations, people who need care for non-COVID conditions sometimes don't get it.

Agnes Erickson

What Happens To Your Metabolism In The Summer

Many of us are likely to gain just as much weight in the summer as we do in winter. Blame can be placed on both habits and metabolism.

Erin Demmer

What Happens If You Don't Get Enough Folic Acid During Pregnancy?

If a woman doesn't receive enough folic acid before and during her pregnancy, there can be serious consequences for both herself and her baby.

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Genevieve Kane

The Unexpected Link Between Air Pollution And Pregnancy Complications

Air pollution can come from a variety of sources and is linked with numerous complications for pregnant individuals and their babies. Here's what to know.

Lauren O'Connor

Dry Mouth Explained: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments

Dry mouth or xerostomia can affect your lips, tongue, oral cavity, and throat. Here's what you need to know about its causes, symptoms, and treatments.

Genevieve Kane

What Is An RBC Count?

If a healthcare provider has ordered a red blood cell (RBC) count for you or someone you know, you may be wondering what this is and why it was ordered.

Joanna Marie

Can Osteoporosis Be Related To Autoimmune Disorders?

Our bones begin to lose their peak mineral density after age 30, declining in bone strength and formation. This can increase the risk of osteoporosis.

Robin Rothstein

The Startling Link Between Adolescent Obesity And The Less Common Type 1 Diabetes

While obesity has been known to be connected to type 2 diabetes, a large new study out of Israel shows that obesity may also be linked to type 1 diabetes.

Anne Taylor

Can Low Iron Make You Tired?

This vitamin deficiency may be the reason you're feeling fatigued.

Ally Arcuri

Ways Air Pollution Can Affect Your Health

Even those who live in the most pristine environments can be affected by air pollution. It can influence our health in more ways than you might imagine.

Dylan Roche

Weight Loss Myths You Should Stop Believing

Here are the biggest weight loss myths you should stop believing, and what the experts say you should do instead.