Health

Doctors Break Down What’s Really Behind the 24-Hour Flu

7 hours ago

Doctors Break Down What’s Really Behind the 24-Hour Flu

When you feel under the weather and then unexpectedly rebound the next day, it's understandable if you conclude you just went through the 24-hour flu.

Nothing About My Weight Gain Made Sense Until I Was Diagnosed With Insulin Resistance

8 hours ago

Nothing About My Weight Gain Made Sense Until I Was Diagnosed With Insulin Resistance

"Please don't embarrass me," I pleaded with my body yet again as I stepped on what felt like the millionth doctor's office scale.

For People With Disabilities, Managing Periods Needs to Be Way More Accessible

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For People With Disabilities, Managing Periods Needs to Be Way More Accessible

When Erin* left her home on the East Coast to attend a university on the West Coast, she matched with an older student mentor as part of a program to support students with disabilities.

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

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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.

How to Get Out of "Functional Freeze," According to a Trauma Therapist

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How to Get Out of "Functional Freeze," According to a Trauma Therapist

For so many of us, productivity is king.

I Asked ChatGPT to Help Me Figure Out My Mystery Illness

Dec 2, 2024

I Asked ChatGPT to Help Me Figure Out My Mystery Illness

When I ask my 19-year-old sister if she uses AI in college, I'm only half-joking.

6 Surprising Culprits of Eye Irritation, According to Experts

Dec 2, 2024

6 Surprising Culprits of Eye Irritation, According to Experts

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

What Causes "Secondary Infertility"? MDs Explain Why It's Hard to Conceive Again

Nov 29, 2024

What Causes "Secondary Infertility"? MDs Explain Why It's Hard to Conceive Again

If you're struggling to get pregnant after a prior smooth fertility journey, you're not alone.

What TikTok Gets Wrong About Cycle-Synced Workouts

Nov 28, 2024

What TikTok Gets Wrong About Cycle-Synced Workouts

Even if they're not fitness pros, TikTokers often swear to have the answer to more effective workouts.

The “Holiday Pause” For GLP-1s Is Quickly Approaching — but Is It Safe?

Nov 27, 2024

The “Holiday Pause” For GLP-1s Is Quickly Approaching — but Is It Safe?

It's no secret the holidays are filled to the brim with cozy parties, fun drinks, and good food.

What Exactly Is an Epidural? (Hint: It's Not Just a Shot)

Nov 26, 2024

What Exactly Is an Epidural? (Hint: It's Not Just a Shot)

Childbirth is complicated, and it's understandable to have questions about the process if you've never gone through it before, including details about pain medication options like an epidural.

Why the 75 Soft Challenge May be the Gentle Reset You're Looking For

Nov 26, 2024

Why the 75 Soft Challenge May be the Gentle Reset You're Looking For

The 75 Hard challenge took social media by storm in 2021.