Cold and Flu12 Things You Could Use in Your DIY Flu-Fighting Kit Flu season is here! Be prepared with a flu-fighting kit filled with remedies recommended by health care professionals.
Digestive Health11 Diseases That Can Start with Your Gut Bacteria Trillions of microscopic organisms make up your microbiome, and scientists are beginning to pin down the ways that these bugs can help or hurt your health
Healthy Habits8 Health Benefits of Laughing, According to Neuroscience Research A dose of laughter a day could keep the doctor away, according to research.
Allergies9 Common Foods That Are Responsible for Almost All Food Allergies Theoretically, any food containing protein can contribute to a food allergy. But the following foods account for the vast majority of food allergies.
Food12 Delicious Eats You Didn’t Know Were Superfoods Do you feel like you can’t get all of your vitamins and minerals into your diet without overeating? Here are a few super foods that will help.
Children's HealthIf You’re Making These 10 Hygiene Mistakes, You Could Be Making Your Kids Sick Kids can be gross. They play in dirt, eat boogers, and really resist hand washing. Is that bad—or is it a good thing? An expert shares how hyper-vigilant hygiene might be making kids sick!
Cold and Flu9 Telltale Signs Flu Season Is in Full Swing If you’re reading this with a tissue in hand while you nurse a cup of warm tea, know that you’re not alone.
Immune System11 Subtle Signs of Hidden Inflammation in Your Body Medical experts discuss the potential danger of inflammation in the body, the types of diseases that can cause it, and how to identify it.
Cold and Flu13 Foods Doctors Eat When They Have a Cold That age-old advice is dead-on: When you’re sick, your body needs extra fuel in the form of calories to defend against germs and mount an immune response. “What you eat can be one of the best weapons in your arsenal,” says Gustavo Ferrer, MD.
Cervical CancerHPV and Mental Health: OB-GYNs Report How Stress Affects Your Cervical Cancer Risk These doctors say that if you’re diagnosed with HPV, taking good care of your mind can help keep your body healthy, too.
AllergiesThe Most Common Food Allergies to Develop as an Adult Most people think of food allergies as a childhood problem, but more adults are developing them than ever before. Here’s what to know.
Oral and Dental CareHere’s Why Your Stress Is Ruining Your Dental Health, Says a Dentist Are you one of the 80% of Americans feeling “significant” stress? That may be causing a series of negative health effects—like your smile.
AllergiesWhat Does Hypoallergenic Really Mean? A product labeled “hypoallergenic” should contain few or no allergens (and a pet should be less likely to cause an allergic reaction), but there is no legal definition of the word.
Infectious DiseasesThese People Are at the Highest Risk from Coronavirus Some people are at greater risk of severe illness and death from Covid-19. Here are the high-risk categories for people with coronavirus.