Health Conditions
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.
The Best Way to Rehydrate Quickly When You’re Super Hot and Sweaty
Because heat illness is no joke.
Here’s How to Care for Your Eczema in the Summer Heat
First, take a look at your moisturizer and sunscreen.
Condition Spotlight
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
This inflammatory skin condition is often misunderstood.
Skin Cancer Awareness
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.3 Types of Skin Cancer That Should Be on Everyone’s Radar
Catching it early can be a matter of life or death.I’ve Had One Bad Sunburn in My Life—And So Many Skin Cancers I’ve Lost Count
It started in my 30s with melanoma and basal cell carcinomas.I Was Tanning-Obsessed When I Was Younger…. Did I Doom Myself to Skin Cancer?
We asked dermatologists if it’s possible to reverse DNA-level sun damage.
MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD
How Long Is Too Long to Sit on the Toilet?
Experts say crossing a certain minute mark is bad for your butt.
Help for Summer Acne
These Are the Best Butt Acne Treatments, According to Dermatologists
Because it actually is a little bit different than battling breakouts on your face.The Mental Health Effects of Acne Are Very, Very Real
Feeling bad about breakouts isn’t shallow—especially if they’re messing with your quality of life.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.
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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.
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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.
5 Things to Know About the New and Highly Contagious Fungal STI
The first US case was reported in June.
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.