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Your biggest health condition questions, answered.

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.

Here’s How to Care for Your Eczema in the Summer Heat

First, take a look at your moisturizer and sunscreen.

Condition Spotlight

MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD

Sexual And Reproductive Health

Sanaz Ghazal, MD

Digestive Health

Brijen J. Shah, MD, AGAF

Health Conditions

Sandhya Pruthi, MD

Meet the Board

How Long Is Too Long to Sit on the Toilet?

Experts say crossing a certain minute mark is bad for your butt.
5 Minutes Of Guided Meditation For Managing Physical Pain
Meditation teacher and co-founder of Awarehouse Christine Alfred guides us through a 5-minute meditation designed to help you manage the struggles of physical pain throughout your body.

I Thought I Had a Mosquito Bite. It Was Actually Melanoma

As a healthy 40-year-old, I never expected to be in this position.

6 Things to Know About the Updated COVID Vaccines

The coronavirus is still making people sick, so it’s a good idea to get jabbed as soon as you can.
Shits and giggles

How to Take the Best Freaking Poop of Your Life

These small steps can make your toilet time smoother, faster, and more comfortable.

What Does Competing With COVID Do to an Athlete’s Body?

Pushing through to win a medal may feel worth it in the moment. But there are real risks.

Everything to Know About Hypnotherapy for IBS, Which Experts Say Is a Legit Treatment

If your symptoms get way worse when you’re stressed, this might work for you.

Hypothyroidism Symptoms Are Easy to Miss—Here Are Some Clues to Pay Attention To

Constipation, fatigue, and hair loss can all be signs.

A Massive New Study Suggests Getting COVID Might Really Mess With People’s Mental Health

If you get seriously ill, you’re more likely to experience things like depression, PTSD, eating disorders, and self-harm, according to the research.

Certain Blood Cancers Are On the Rise—Here Are Some Common Symptoms to Know

Everyday occurrences like nosebleeds, fatigue, and UTIs might indicate something serious going on.

3 Things to Do If You Just Mauled a Small Pimple and Now Have a Gaping Wound on Your Face

Keeping the area as moist and protected as possible is key.

What Losing a Testicle to Cancer Taught Me About Masculinity

I’d always felt serious pressure to conform. Now I’m making a conscious choice to live authentically.

Hot Flashes During the Summer Are a Special Kind of Hell—Here’s How to Manage Them

You have options beyond parking directly in front of the AC all day.

4 Things to Know About a Rare Blood Cancer Diagnosis

For starters, you may not actually feel sick.

How Long Does a Tick Need to Be on You to Transmit Lyme?

Good news: It’s probably longer than you think. (But you should still get that demon off you ASAP!)

A Guide to Taking Hormones During Menopause

It's now generally considered safe, but there are some risks to be aware of.

6 Things a Wonky Period Might Be Telling You About Your Health

Super heavy, painful, or irregular bleeding is always something to pay attention to.

Doctors Told Me I Had Asthma. Then I Had Four Strokes

US Women’s CP National Soccer Team player Cassidy Leake shares her harrowing journey.

Doctors Blamed Menopause for My Symptoms for a Year. I Actually Had Blood Cancer

Until I was hospitalized, no one ran any tests to see what might be going on.

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.

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.