The coronavirus is not a foodborne pathogen, but you should still pay attention to how you prepare it. By now, you've probably got your (stressful) pandemic grocery shopping routine down: You maintain social distancing, grab only what you and your family...
It's still important to steer clear of those showing symptoms, but new information shows that may not be enough. The advice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization, and other reputable agencies on how to protect...
At first, Gina Hollenbeck was told that her chronic cough was due to seasonal allergies, then a second doctor chalked it up to gastric reflux. It was a chest X-ray she insisted on paying for out of pocket that led to her terminal cancer diagnosis. This...
“His whole body was swollen, his feet looked like balloons." When Kristi Chun’s 1-1/2-month-old son, Colby, showed signs of eczema on his ear, she picked up a bottle of over-the-counter anti-itch lotion, not realizing she was starting her family on a...
There is a growing and controversial movement to change how we approach our health. Find out what it’s all about. Conventional medical wisdom tells us three things about weight: First, that too many of us are too heavy. Second, that having a higher-than-ideal...
The reality star and clean-beauty advocate talks about her commitment to healthy living and dealing with anxiety—and addresses whether she’s actually leaving Keeping Up with the Kardashians. There’s no way around it: Kourtney Kardashian has a lot going...
As the illness nears pandemic status, experts are racing to find preventive measures. The 2019 novel coronavirus continues to spread throughout the world. Since it first emerged in December, 2019-nCoV has infected more than 31,400 people, and at least...
'I worry each tingle and pain may be the last.' Arrive 15 minutes early. Avoid eating or drinking after midnight. Remove all jewelry and metallic materials. The prep was easy, though a septum piercing, nostril piercing, navel piercing, nipple piercing,...
Always frank, the comedian gets real about putting in the emotional work to deal with old traumas and find more joy. Ask Chelsea Handler to define happiness, and here’s what she’ll say: “It’s to be anxiety-free, ready for anything, and to have an optimistic...
The Pennsylvania woman who died in her hotel room last month on an anniversary trip to the Dominican Republic died of a heart attack, the resort said in a statement, disputing the claim of her family spokesman that she died of respiratory failure. Shortly...
Getty Images Whether you’re still in single mode or done with the whole kid thing, there are new ways to prevent a whoops pregnancy. Find the option that fits your life. 1 of 6 You at every age Levi Brown Staying loyal to a great doctor or a genius hairdresser—that’s...
The 20-year-old was found dead holding his EpiPen after developing anaphylaxis. Pin FB Logan Lewis A college student in Ohio was found dead in his dorm after experiencing a severe allergic reaction, multiple outlets report. Logan Lewis, who was enrolled...
FYI: They're often confused with migraine. So, you've got a headache, but it's not just any headache—you feel the pain deep in your cheekbones, the bridge of your nose, and in your lower forehead. It's cleary a sinus headache, right? Not so fast: Before...
What you should know about the incurable disease you've probably never heard of. Have you heard of vitiligo? I hadn't either, before I was diagnosed with it at age 17. I was on a beach trip when I first noticed the uneven white patches all over my body,...
Is Psoriasis Contagious? What Dermatologists Have to Say Hint: You're definitely not going to "catch" it. Kim Kardashian West's not necessarily the first person you think of when it comes to health icons, but she's still had one major impact on the health...
What is CBD oil, and can it really help reduce pain? Health's medical editor weighs in. CBD oil is a substance that’s made by extracting a specific compound from cannabis known as cannabidiol. You can ingest it or apply it directly on your skin, depending...
Pin FB Ethan Miller/Getty Images Senator Bernie Sanders had two stents inserted to treat an artery blockage after experiencing chest pain, the New York Times reports. Jeff Weaver, an adviser to Senator Sanders, said in a statement Wednesday morning, “During...
Plus, brilliant comebacks for the next time a stranger tries to touch your bump. Once you start to show, the world knows you’re pregnant and the world wants to talk about it. A lot. It’s like the fact that another person is growing inside you gives every...
“Sidne was one of the rarest cases imaginable." A healthy 34-year-old woman is currently fighting for her life after what seemed like a simple headache landed her in the hospital. Sidne Hirsch and her partner Michael Wetmore were enjoying an eventful...
Everything you need to know about this complex eye condition, which causes a loss of vision in the center of the eye. If you’ve been lucky enough to have problem-free vision your entire life, it can be easy to take healthy eyesfor granted. However, as...
Exercising regularly and maintaining a healthy diet is the key to getting those killer looking chest muscles. No matter how tempting junk food may look, you must avoid it as much as possible. Nothing can ruin your fitness goals the way junk food does....
For most people, Thanksgiving will be very different this year. In this article, we provide 5 basic tips to help bolster our mental health before, during, and after the 2020 holiday season. Share on Pinterest Image credit: Daniel Grill/Getty Images Thanksgiving...
Diabetes – how can I protect myself? Diabetes is a serious health condition which means the body cannot use blood sugar properly. This occurs when the body is not producing any insulin at all (type 1 diabetes) or when the insulin it produces is not enough...
Pricking our baby’s fingers and toes was really upsetting Rosey was a 17-month old baby when we found out she had Type 1 diabetes. She had been very poorly and had lost a lot of weight quickly, so we went straight to the hospital where they diagnosed...
Finger prick tests were disruptive and always painful Rosey (right) with elder sister Milly and their puppy Sooty Rosey is a 14 year old living with Type 1 diabetes I was first diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when I was 17 months old. One of the biggest...