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Your biggest health condition questions, answered.
COVID Cases Are Rising Again. Here’s How to Stop It From Ruining Your Summer
Two new variants are fueling an uptick in infections, hospitalizations, and deaths.
People Who Have Had COVID Face a Much Higher Risk of Chronic Fatigue, Study Says
A new CDC study shows the virus can lead to unrelenting exhaustion—here’s why.
Long COVID Is Linked to 200+ Symptoms. Here’s What We Know About the Most Common Ones.
About 65 million people in the world are now living with the often-debilitating condition.
Condition Spotlight
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
This inflammatory skin condition is often misunderstood.
It Happened to Me
I’m a 34-Year-Old Nonsmoker Who Got Lung Cancer. These Were My First Symptoms
“I finally had an answer to a problem that took 15 ER and urgent care visits over 366 days to solve.”A Lump in My Groin Led to a Stage 4 Melanoma Diagnosis When I Was Just 22
My doctors checked my entire body for suspicious-looking moles and spots, but I had none.I Was Diagnosed With Stomach Cancer at 32. Here Are the First Symptoms I Noticed
I kept calling my doctor’s office for updates, but the receptionist told me he was busy.My Husband Was Diagnosed With Dementia at 36. Here’s How I First Knew Something Was Wrong
What I saw wasn’t normal behavior for anyone, let alone my brilliant, amazing spouse.
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MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD
5 Subtle but Common Signs of Autism in Adults
Many women, in particular, try to “mask” their symptoms—even if they don’t know why they have them.
Be Your Own Advocate
What to Do If Your Doctor Isn’t Taking Your Period Pain Seriously
Agonizing cramps that incapacitate you are not “normal.”How to Find a Dermatologist Who Actually Knows How to Treat People of Color
The right one will know how to address your skin’s unique needs.- Health
How to Find a Doctor Who Isn’t Laser-Focused on Your Weight
Everyone deserves to be treated as a whole person—not just a number on a scale. How to Be Your Own Best Advocate When You Have a Chronic Illness
This week on Checking In, we talk about self-advocacy.
5 Symptoms of Skin Cancer in Your Nails That Are Easy to Miss
This type of melanoma is highly treatable—but you’ll want to catch it early.
Is My Nausea Normal, or Should I See a Doctor?
Lots of things can trigger this about-to-puke sensation—and some are more concerning than others.
Fecal Transplants Saved My Life After I Almost Died of C. diff
After coming so close to death, I’ve learned to appreciate everything I got.
I’m 26 and Almost Lost My Eye After Showering in My Contacts
I was actually laying in bed screaming it was so painful.
‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ Shows a Cat Is the Emotional Support Pet We All Need in an Apocalypse
The kitty helps the main character navigate cancer and scary aliens.
9 Safe and Effective Ways to Get Rid of Hemorrhoids
You don't have to live with a painful and itchy butt forever.
8 Ways to Cope With a Fear of Needles When You Have a Chronic Illness
F-bombs, sweet treats, and strategic distractions can make the pokes a little more bearable.
What’s the Deal With Raw Milk—And Is It Safe to Drink?
The question has become even more serious amid the multistate bird flu outbreak.
5 Simple Things to Do If You Feel Like Your Memory Is Already Shot
Forgetting things or being frazzled is pretty normal in your 30s and 40s—but it’s possible to get your edge back.
You Can Get Free At-Home HIV Tests Every 3 Months Until 2027. Here’s How
It’s National HIV Testing Day. This is an easy way to see where you stand.
Is Underarm Botox Worth It? We Asked 6 Sweaty People for Their Honest Reviews
“Maybe my sweat glands are just too powerful.”
Dating in Your 30s Is Hard Enough—Here’s What It’s Like If You Also Have Breast Cancer
One guy told me, “I just get uncomfortable with needles and doctors and stuff like that.”
‘Inside Out 2’ Writer Meg LeFauve Shares How Her Own Anxiety Helped Inspire the Movie
In an interview with SELF, she says, “My anxiety was, in a way, a gift.”
Here’s Why the Heat Can Feel So Much Worse When You’re Taking an SSRI
Certain antidepressants can mess with your ability to stay cool—but you don’t have to suffer in sweaty silence.
How ‘Inside Out 2’ Is Helping Adults Better Understand Their Anxiety
“Even if it’s a part of us, it doesn’t define us, and we can learn to love all aspects of ourselves.”
Yes, Your Period Can Make Your Depression Worse. Here’s Why—And How To Cope
It’s called PME and it can be really serious.
7 Things People With HS Wish They Knew Earlier
Here’s what folks with hidradenitis suppurativa would say to their younger selves.
How to Prevent and Treat Butt Zits, According to Dermatologists
Because it actually is a little bit different than battling breakouts on your face.
The ADHD Drug Shortage Could Get Even Worse Thanks to One Telehealth Company
An alleged $100 million fraud scheme could affect up to 50,000 people. Here’s what to do if you’re one of them.
Hypochlorous Acid Spray Is the Only Thing That Keeps My Acne-Prone Skin Clear in the Summer
My face is smoother—and way less red—thanks to this holy grail.
It's a trap!
Why Being a Perfectionist Is So Bad for Your Health
Holding yourself to impossible standards doesn’t actually help you—and can make you miserable in the process.
6 Ways to Deal With Your Swampy, Sweaty Little Feet This Summer
Squishy shoes aren’t just gross—they can lead to bigger health problems.
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How Bad Is It to Borrow My Partner’s Toothbrush From Time to Time?
Experts say it’s actually really different—and way riskier—than swapping spit.
I Thought My Energy Surges and Dips Were Normal. I Actually Had Bipolar II
“I felt so powerful during those high periods, like a god.”
What to Do If IBS Is Shitting on Your Sex Life
GI symptoms always seem to show up at the worst possible times.