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Is It Rude to Offer Someone a Mask? And 22 Other Illness Etiquette Questions

Apr 3, 2025

Is It Rude to Offer Someone a Mask? And 22 Other Illness Etiquette Questions

The pandemic changed everything, including the social norms around how to behave when you're sick, afraid you may be sick, or want to avoid getting sick.

Yes, You Can Actually Be Allergic to Exercise

Apr 14, 2025

Yes, You Can Actually Be Allergic to Exercise

Not everyone is a fan of exercise, and you've probably heard more than a few jokes from people who say they're "allergic" to working out.

6 Surprising Culprits of Eye Irritation, According to Experts

Feb 10, 2025

6 Surprising Culprits of Eye Irritation, According to Experts

Fact: Dry, irritated eyes can be incredibly uncomfortable (if you know you know).

5 Little-Known Tips For Eczema That Actually Work, According to Derms

Jul 1, 2025

5 Little-Known Tips For Eczema That Actually Work, According to Derms

Does eczema have your skin feeling itchy and looking red and scaly no matter what you try, making you wonder if there will ever be relief ahead?

Lewis Capaldi and 7 Other Celebs Breaking the Stigma Around Tourette Syndrome

Jun 30, 2025

Lewis Capaldi and 7 Other Celebs Breaking the Stigma Around Tourette Syndrome

Despite how far we've come in medicine and representation of chronic conditions, many disorders are still not well understood, including nervous system disorders, like Tourette syndrome (TS).

How to Prevent (and Treat) Heat Rash, According to Experts

Jun 30, 2025

How to Prevent (and Treat) Heat Rash, According to Experts

Sunburn, tan lines, and sweaty skin are all things people tend to experience throughout the summer months.

Foamy Pee Isn't Always a Red Flag — but Here's When to Seek Help

Jun 19, 2025

Foamy Pee Isn't Always a Red Flag — but Here's When to Seek Help

When it comes to bathroom habits, most people like to stay private.

The Validation of Netflix's "Sirens" Spotlighting This Rare but Real Facial Condition

May 28, 2025

The Validation of Netflix's "Sirens" Spotlighting This Rare but Real Facial Condition

Netflix's new dark comedy series "Sirens" offers a new perspective on wealth, power, and trauma.

Chrissy Teigen Opens Up About Her Family's Overwhelming Journey With Type 1 Diabetes

May 6, 2025

Chrissy Teigen Opens Up About Her Family's Overwhelming Journey With Type 1 Diabetes

Mom, author, and entrepreneur Chrissy Teigen never thought that a stomach bug would put her son, Miles, into the hospital.

Prescription Refills Are the Pink Tax No One Talks About

Apr 29, 2025

Prescription Refills Are the Pink Tax No One Talks About

Alex*, a 38-year-old woman living in the Washington, D.C., area, spends $400 or more a month on prescription medications to treat ADHD, anxiety, depression, and high cholesterol.

Is It Actually Safe to Take Cold and Allergy Medications Together?

Apr 28, 2025

Is It Actually Safe to Take Cold and Allergy Medications Together?

Don't you hate it when a spring cold overlaps with seasonal allergies?

Doctors Explain the Difference Between Eczema vs. Psoriasis

Apr 18, 2025

Doctors Explain the Difference Between Eczema vs. Psoriasis

While certain skin conditions such as acne can seem easy to diagnose from home, others can be a bit trickier, like eczema and psoriasis.

I Have Chronic Allergies — and the Cure Is Almost as Bad as the Symptoms

Apr 15, 2025

I Have Chronic Allergies — and the Cure Is Almost as Bad as the Symptoms

Allergies are common — and may be becoming more so.

More Child-Free Women Are Getting Sterilized — Here's What to Know

Apr 8, 2025

More Child-Free Women Are Getting Sterilized — Here's What to Know

Ashley Manta knew she didn't want kids as early as her teen years.

My Doctor Kept Me in the Dark About Birth Control, and I'm Not Alone

Apr 8, 2025

My Doctor Kept Me in the Dark About Birth Control, and I'm Not Alone

Several months ago, on a mockingly optimistic sunny morning and the start of a new month, I told myself I'd quit hormonal birth control pills.