“Here’s How I Knew I Had Appendicitis”: A Recovered Patient Illustrates What Hers ...
Appendicitis symptoms can be confusing, but a woman now on the other side of an acute case told us: "Taking that pain seriously made all the difference."
Nylon vs. Cotton Underwear: Which Is Healthier? Doctors Reveal the Answer
Experts say your choice in fabric can impact comfort, odor, and even infection risk. Here's the clear winner between nylon...
New UCLA Research: Consuming This Is Releasing Microplastics in Your Body
UCLA researchers found a sticky side effect in a primary ingredient for gum—but they also offer a stay-fresh strategy that's...
Here’s How Long Humans Can Actually Hold Urine, Say Experts
Here's how Sen. Cory Booker did it—and the max for how long most of us can hold off going, according...
Cankles: A Cleveland Clinic Expert Discusses Possible Causes and Treatments
The term and the phenomenon deserve some sensitivity: A doctor of podiatry cautions when swollen ankles can signal underlying health...
Chelsea Handler Celebrates 50 Years: “There’s So Much Proof of Positivity in My Life”
The comedy icon rings in half a century in her trademark fearless way.
Headache After Eating? A Cleveland Clinic Expert Shares 9 Possible Causes and 6 Trustworthy Treatments
A certified clinician says if your head routinely throbs after a meal, you might take a closer look at what's...
Do Eyelashes Grow Back? Here’s How Long It Takes and Methods To Expedite Growth, from an Exper...
We have an average of 600 lashes, shares a leading eye doctor, who explains how long it takes for them...
Billy Garrett Jr. Is Asking You To Give Blood
The former NBA star has been a pioneer and advocate for sickle cell patients. Here's how you can help, too.
New Study Reveals Concerning Amount of Microplastics in Human Brains
Microplastics appeared to show more prominent presence over the course of the past decade, according to medical researchers in the...
What Does a Hernia Feel Like? An Expert Surgeon Explains
We hope you'll never need to know this—but in case symptoms of a hernia ever creep up, a Cleveland Clinic...
NFL Hall of Famer John Elway Discusses His Rare Condition: “You Never Lose Those Competitive J...
Approaching the pinnacle of football season, the retired legend opens up about a personal kind of perseverance.
Mucus in Urine: What Causes It and When To See a Doctor
If you've noticed mucus in urine during a trip to the bathroom, we explain what might be causing it and...
10 Signs Your Liver Needs Detoxing, Say Research & Expert Doctors
It's your body's built-in cleansing system, but medical experts share possible signs your liver needs detoxing help.
Here’s What a Long Flight Does To Your Body, Says an Aviation Medical Doctor
Flying and physiology experts explain how long-haul flights affect our bodies—and what to do on a long flight to make...
Tabitha Brown Knows “How Isolating It Can Feel” To Deal with This Women’s Health Issue
The bubbly influencer is shining the spotlight on a common but seldom talked-about condition that 88% of women reported is...
Expert Doctor: This Is the #1 Most Common Halloween Injury
Trick or treat! A doctor's shown up with wisdom to help ensure your Halloween scares are all of the fun...
“What I Wish I’d Known About a Hysterectomy”: A Patient’s Experience with an...
A Cleveland Clinic doctor of reproductive health reveals the details, risks and recovery for this common gynecological surgery.
Here’s How Much Microplastic Americans Are Ingesting on Average, According to a New Report
It's a stark figure, but experts say plastic is all around us—and also, inside of us. Here, find...
Tennis Pro Sloane Stephens on “the Importance of Rituals”
As America's biggest Grand Slam tournament gets underway, the US Open champ discusses the non-tennis venture she's celebrating.
If Your Sweat Smells Like Vinegar, a Doctor Reveals What It Can Mean
Experts share eight reasons your perspiration might seem extra pungent—some of which you can influence.
7 Healthy Benefits of Sweating, According to Expert Doctors
Never let 'em see you sweat—or hey, don't sweat it if you do. Doctors told us the Homo sapien's biological...
Ashley Graham Reveals Why She Never Uses the Word “Indulge”
If the supermodel's confidence speaks to you, her inspiration on eating and self-care will be contagious.
New Study: The Smell of Your Hands Could Become Criminal Evidence
While fingerprints and DNA have long been the forensic gold standards for ID-ing a suspect, a new study suggests...
What is Oxidative Stress and Should You Worry About It?
We've all heard about antioxidants and free radicals—but the real concern is oxidative stress. Learn what triggers this dangerous condition...
4 Signs You Have a Muscle Imbalance—and How to Fix It
If you're experiencing aches and pains from repetitive movements, you may have a muscle imbalance. Here are the signs...
11 Best Pieces of Cooling Clothing to Help You Beat the Heat
What should you wear when it's way too hot outside? Stay cool and comfortable on hot summer days with...
This Is Why Some People Are Ticklish—and Others Aren’t
This is the weird science of tickling, being tickled, why some people are ticklish, and why you can't tickle yourself.
What Really Happens When You Swallow Gum?
You'll be relieved to hear that it doesn't stay in your body for seven years.
16 Quirky Traits You Didn’t Know You Inherited
Is it nature or nurture? Here are some seemingly random things that aren't random at all—they're inherited traits.
I Almost Died of a Blood Clot at Age 38
An undiagnosed genetic mutation combined with birth control pills created the perfect storm for a limb-threatening deep vein thrombosis...
