Month: May 2017

A Coffee a Day Keeps Liver Cancer Away? New Findings Say Yes!

As if you needed another reason to love coffee...

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How One Session of Hypnotherapy Finally Ended this Woman’s Debilitating Fear of Spiders

Before she discovered the practice, she nearly suffered a heart attack every time she spotted a spider.


This Pregnant Surgeon Didn’t Know She Had a Life-Threatening Condition Until It Was Almost Too...

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) affects approximately 900,000 people annually, but the symptoms of these blood clots can be stealthy. Even...

Whoa! That Red Juice in Your Meat Isn’t Blood

Some people claim that a rare steak is still "bloody," but that red liquid has nothing to do with blood.


Attention Paleo Dieters: If You Don’t Use This Spice, Your Heart Is at Risk

A common kitchen spice can offset a scary side effect of a fat-heavy diet, per new study findings.


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The Retinoid Rule Dermatologists Are Urging Everyone to Follow

Dermatologists discuss how to use retinoids, like a retinol cream, and the importance of sunscreen to protect your skin...


14 Risky Medical Procedures That Don’t Always Work

Before you head under the knife or pop that pill, check our doctor-approved list to make sure it's really necessary...

Here’s Why You Need to Take Better Care of Your Pelvic Floor

Your pelvic floor is an all-important group of muscles, tissues, and ligaments that works extra hard during pregnancy. Here's...


Can’t Concentrate? You’re Probably Not Getting Enough of These 10 Foods

Are there meals that can mend your mind? We asked the experts for real brain foods: Here are the treats...


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9 Ways to Make Your Coffee Habit Healthier

Coffee catches a lot of grief, but it's not as bad as you might think. Some research shows that it...


The Very Real Dangers of Raw Milk

The natural food movement has made local farm-fresh foods readily available, but raw dairy does carry risks.


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The 6 Biggest Sunscreen Mistakes We’re All Making

Kudos to those who use it, but according to an unusual study, chances are none of us is using sunscreen...

Can Stripes Trigger Migraines—and Even Seizures?

Striped patterns, whether seen on a shirt, wallpaper, building architecture, or even ocurring in nature can set off gamma oscillations...


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What’s the Difference Between Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke?

Both are forms of heat illness that you want to avoid. Here are the symptoms to look for that them...


Sleep—The Drug-Free Fix That Works Better Than Ibuprofen

This solution to chronic pain won't cost you a penny.


Two Types of Skin Cancer Are Skyrocketing—Are You At Risk?

Ever had a bad sunburn? Addicted to tanning beds? Can't be bothered to lather up the sunscreen for that day...


New Hope for Women Infertile After Cancer Treatment

3D printed ovaries may be the "holy grail" for women who've lost their fertility due to cancer.


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12 Mosquito-Borne Diseases You Need to Know About ASAP

Before you barbecue and swim this summer, take steps to protect yourself and your family against mosquito-borne diseases. Here's what...


What It Really Feels Like to Have Tourette Syndrome

Andrew Joannou used to spend hours exercising to control tics. After experimental brain surgery, he's walking hand-in-hand with his wife...


This Innovation Researcher Built a Wrist Gadget That Stopped Her Co-Worker’s Parkinson’s...

Designer Emma Lawton had given up on her life's passion to draw and create, until colleague Haiyan Zhang put her...

12 Cold Sore Remedies You Didn’t Know You Could Make at Home

Look in your cabinets for some potential cold sore relief—and possibly ways to prevent future breakouts, too


To Shut Down Your Next Cold, Eat Some Southeast Asian Food

When you're feeling congested, a steaming hot bowl of Thai curry or some delicious Indian vindaloo might just help you...


9 Things People with Diabetes Must Watch Out for in Summer

Summer is no time to take a vacation from managing your type 2 diabetes. But if you take precautions,...


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10 Signs You’re Taking Too Many Prescriptions

Avoid a dangerous drug interaction by knowing these warning signs, which may indicate you're at risk for taking too many...


13 Superfoods Every Healthy Woman Needs in Her Diet

The female body needs the best nutrient-packed, disease-fighting foods to stay strong, smart, and balanced.


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14 Things Never to Lie to Your Doctor About

How much you smoke, drink, eat, and exercise—it all matters.