Healthcare
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13 Conditions You Think You Have—but Probably Don’t
Health issues in the news can lead to incorrect self-diagnoses—and even a misdiagnosis by... -
How to Talk to Your Aging Parents About Their Health
It may not be a simple conversation to have, but these steps make it easier. -
15 Medical Reasons for Your Loss of Appetite
Causes for a loss of appetite range from the common cold to a serious illness... -
How Many Times a Year Should You Really See the Doctor for Checkups?
Are you seeing the doctor enough? Or too much? Find out how often you really... -
10 Bizarre Side Effects of Common Medications
Blue urine? Weight gain? A hairy tongue?! Watch out for the strange things that can... -
9 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Learn from a Single Blood Test
You'll be shocked at all the medical conditions your doctor can diagnose from a teaspoon... -
13 Things You Should Know Before Donating Blood
Donating blood is an incredibly noble cause, however there are some things you should know... -
30 Healthy Habits from Every Type of Doctor
We asked medical professionals about their healthiest habits that anyone could implement in their everyday...
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11 Health Perks You Didn’t Know You Can Get for Free
Depending on what type of care you're looking for, there are a lot of treatments... -
15 Silent Signs Your Body Might Be in Big Trouble
Subtle clues—from handwriting to snoring—can reveal the earliest warnings of illness. Here's how... -
Doctors Reveal the Annoying Things They Wish You Wouldn’t Do
From smelly feet to overbearing parents, the surprising things that annoy doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and... -
13 Lifesaving Tests You’re Probably Skipping—but Shouldn’t
Most of us aren’t getting the health screenings we need. Check out these preventive... -
9 Miraculous Medical Recoveries That Still Can’t Be Believed
Surely you can’t survive with only half a skull. Or can you? We’ve... -
10 Things to Never Touch in Hospitals
With all the sick people, healthcare workers, and visitors filing in and out, hospitals can... -
Doctors Reveal the Real Questions You Should Be Asking Them
Too often, patients neglect to ask vital questions that could affect their treatment or overall... -
This Is the Worst-Rated City for Nursing Homes
More than half the nursing home ratings in this city were just one or two stars.
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59 Rampant Health Myths That Need to Die
Your mother lied to you: Carrots will not improve your eyesight. We’re setting the... -
50 Health Mistakes People Make Every Day
Every move you make, every breath you take is an opportunity to live healthier. Avoid... -
Warning: These 16 Everyday Things Pose Huge Health Risks
Your cabinets are full of health products that can be hiding a dark secret: They... -
10 OTC Medications You’re Using All Wrong
Just because you can buy a medication over the counter doesn’t mean it’s... -
These Are the Foods You Should Never, Ever Eat With 6 Medications
Eating certain foods while you or your loved ones take specific meds could cause dangerous... -
12 Things Pharmacists Keep in Their Medicine Cabinet
Are you ready for the minor—and not-so-minor—home medical emergencies? Learn what pharmacists keep... -
What Are Nootropics—and Can They Really Make You Smarter?
We all want to focus longer, think faster, and be more creative, and some say... -
35 Medical Words You Always Mispronounce
Never fear making a fool out of yourself at the doctor’s office again.
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6 Scary Reasons You Should Never Go to a Hospital in the Afternoon
You're not the only one who experiences a 3 p.m. slump. -
6 Strange Medical Treatments Doctors Thought Would Work
For 2,400 years, patients have believed that doctors were doing good; for 2,300 years, they were wrong,... -
28 Medical Words to Never, Ever Confuse
These words aren’t interchangeable, and a medical mistake could endanger your health. -
This Is What “Dying of Old Age” Really Means
Dying of old age isn't a technically correct term—but it could still play an... -
8 Reasons Everyone Should Know Their Blood Type
Many Americans don't know their blood type, but that knowledge can actually tip you off... -
18 Truths People Will Tell Only Their Doctor
You might be shocked at what comes out of your loved one’s mouth in... -
Doctor Visits You Need to Make at Every Age
If you want to prevent illness, it's important to get the right screenings at the... -
16 Things Your Doctor’s Receptionist Knows About You
You can't lie to us—we have your entire life in your medical file!