Infectious DiseasesExpert Doctors: Measles Has Now Been Identified in 6 US States Officials point to a main cause for the returning virus, which was eradicated in the US but caused 300,000 infections globally in 2023.
SleepFollowing This Nightly Bedtime Ritual Might Help You Lose Weight, Says New Study A new study suggests you cannot out-exercise poor sleep habits, especially as you age.
FoodI Ate Sardines Every Day for a Week—Here’s What Happened There are reasons a vintage grocery like tinned fish has been wildly re-embraced…but eating sardines every day? A heath reporter’s experiment led to some new diet discoveries.
Heart DiseaseFollow Your Heart to Wellness: 29 Days to a Healthier Heart Build sustainable and surprisingly simple habits for your heart health, and learn how little choices you make can have a major impact.
Infectious DiseasesHeart Doctors: If You’ve Had COVID, Be Aware of These Symptoms There are four major systems of the body doctors say they’re seeing ongoing effects from COVID-19 right this moment. Read on if symptoms are puzzling you.
Healthy HabitsI Tried Cold Plunging Every Day for a Week—Here’s What Happened A writer takes on a teeth-chattering challenge to chill—literally—and convinces a loved one’s dip to help expedite knee surgery recovery.
FoodI Took Ginger Shots Every Day for a Month—Here’s What Happened As cold viruses abound, a writer took on a spicy experiment with ginger shots every day. Here’s how she fared when her family all got sick.
Infectious DiseasesExpert Doctors: If You Notice This Symptom, It Could Be the New COVID Variant Experts announce a new Omicron subvariant has been designated with its own strain name as a “variant of interest” due to two major characteristics.
Self CareThe 10 Self-Care Ideas From 2023 We Predict Are Here To Stay Our shopping and entertainment writer reports on science-backed practices and products that feel too good to give up in the new year.
VaccinesHere’s How Long Before Travel & Parties You Need to Get Your Vaccines, Says Research If you plan to see loved ones or travel for the holidays, a deadline is approaching that’s even more important than gift delivery dates…
Infectious DiseasesNew Data: These States Have the Highest Rates of COVID, Flu, and RSV Right Now There’s one major factor attributing to the rise in case numbers, according to national experts—and one of these viruses is currently taking more lives than the others.
Skin HealthI Tried the Kardashians’ “Homemade” Face Mask—Here’s What Happened It’s practically edible: Four delectably simple ingredients were the formula for a homemade face mask that our reporter discovered as an epic treatment to heal winter skin. There was just one real-life problem…
Infectious DiseasesNew Study: Drinking This Daily Protects You Against Serious COVID Infection You might think of tea as the common defense against getting sick, but researchers just found a protective effect from this steamy sip, too—plus, they reveal the ideal intake amount for immunity.
Cold and Flu10 Places You’re Most Likely to Catch the Flu, According to Infectious Disease Experts As the festive holiday season approaches, learn how to navigate these times while maintaining your health and wellness.
Immune System“Why Is My Immune System So Weak?” Expert Doctors Share 8 Major Causes If you find yourself wondering “Why is my immune system so weak?” after your second cold this season, it could be these common causes.
FoodI Ate Potatoes Every Day for a Week—Here’s What Happened There are times of year you actually might find yourself eating potatoes every day for week! After empirically researching the health effects of potatoes, a doctor dishes: “It’s time to rethink the often misunderstood potato.”
