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Jessica Migala

Jessica Migala is a freelance health and fitness writer with more than a decade experience reporting on wellness trends and research. She's contributed to Health, Men's Health, Family Circle, Woman's Day, and O, The Oprah Magazine, among other publications. Jessica lives with her husband and two young sons in the Chicago suburbs.

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6 Surprising Signs of Disease Your Skin Can Reveal

Diseases like psoriasis, eczema, and rosacea aren't just skin problems. They can have an impact on your risk for other diseases.

42 Strange Symptoms That Can Signal a Serious Disease

So often your lumps, bumps, rashes, and red spots are harmless. Occasionally, they're a sign...

9 Secrets Your Vaginal Discharge Is Trying to Tell You

All that moisture is normal, but sometimes changes in odor, color, and consistency can be...

Uterine Cancer Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore

It's the fourth most common cancer in women—but it's usually treatable. Here's how to recognize...

30 Simple Things You Can Do Daily to Boost Your Bones

Building a strong skeleton happens all day. From the best ways to exercise to the...

13 Things Gynecologists Wish You Knew About Yeast Infections

Three out of four women will get saddled with this itchy condition at some point....

10 Foods Your Vagina Needs You to Eat

What you eat affects your body from head to toe, and that includes your lady...

Chronic Nasal Congestion: 7 Reasons You Always Feel Stuffed Up

Because you deserve to breathe easy again—find out why you're suffering from chronic nasal congestion.

10 Reasons You Can’t Stop Sneezing—and What You Can Do About It

We don't have to tell you: sneezing is normal. We all do it. But sometimes...

10 Strange Skin Problems That Could Be a Sign of a Serious Disease

Your skin can sometimes show signs of what's happening inside your body, from diabetes to...

The Best and Worst Foods for Your Prediabetes Diet Plan

More than a third of US adults have prediabetes—a major risk factor for developing diabetes....

Right Side Abdominal Pain: What It Could Mean

That pain in your right side—dull and lingering or sudden and sharp, you need to...

10 Diabetes Symptoms in Men Every Man Should Be Aware Of

An astounding one in four Americans who have diabetes don't know it. Here are some...

6 Foods That May Help Get Rid of Acne (and 3 That Make It Worse)

Eat them and say goodbye to acne.

8 Clear Signs You’re Not Sleeping Deeply Enough

You know if you haven’t gotten enough sleep—but quality matters, too.

11 of the Most Dangerous Places to Swim

About ten people die from unintentional drowning every day, according to the U.S. Centers for...

Andropause: What It Is and How to Treat It

"Male menopause" doesn't always need a fix. Here's how to know if your symptoms are...

10 Drowning Myths Everyone Still Believes

An emergency medicine pediatrician reveals the most common drowning myths and how to prevent, spot,...

10 Signs Your Muscle Pain Is a Sign of Something Worse

Was it the weights you lifted at the gym? Or maybe your pillow is uncomfortable?...

7 Sneaky Reasons Your Hair Is Going Gray Too Soon

Because you've always wondered what was up with all those silver strands.

13 Best Foods to Cleanse Your Colon

Not only will these foods help protect your gut—they all happen to be delicious and...

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