Immunity

Jacquelyn Cafasso

12 Tips for a Speedy Flu Recovery

The flu is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by the influenza virus. Flu symptoms typically last about a week, but the...

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Moles, Freckles, and Skin Tags

There are several skin lesions that are very common and benign (noncancerous). These conditions include moles, freckles, skin tags ,...

Katie Wilkinson, MPH, MCHES

Is Coffee Bad for You?

Even though coffee is a popular beverage across the world, it's common to wonder if coffee is bad for you. Initially, it was thought that...

Carma Hassan, CNN

A California art teacher died from rabies after an encounter with a bat in her classroom

A California art teacher died from rabies November 22, about a month after apparently being infected by a bat she found in her classroom....

Julie Marks

Eat These 15 Foods to Speed Up Cold Recovery

You might not think much about eating if you're feeling under the weather. However, the foods you consume with a cold can impact your...

Kyle MacNeill

Magnesium For Better Sleep and Relaxation

You might remember magnesium from science lessons at school—it emits a brilliant-white light when burned. However, it’s even more...

Sandy Calhoun Rice

Why Do I Have Indigestion?

You may have indigestion after eating some foods, such as greasy or spicy foods, taking certain medications, or due to an underlying...

Toby Amidor, M.S., R.D., C.D.N.

Is Decaf Coffee Actually Carcinogenic?

For those who can’t get enough coffee, it’s often recommended to turn to decaf to help keep caffeine intake under control. While...

Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN

Doctors say it’s fine to pee in the shower

Here’s a secret that’s not really a secret — many people pee in the shower. Maybe you’re one of those people who don’t care since it’s...

Korin Miller

Wildfire smoke, poor air quality can have an impact on health — even for people who live far away

Firefighters have been battling a wildfire on the New York-New Jersey border that resulted in the voluntary evacuation of more than 160...

Meghan Holohan

Teacher, 34, who revealed Stage 4 colon cancer on ‘Jeopardy!’ recalls his first symptoms

In March 2024, Christopher Burge experienced “intense abdominal pain,” as he describes it. Then he realized he had been feeling run down...

Poonam Sachdev

Slideshow: 10 Health Myths Debunked

Drink 8 Glasses of Water a Day No need to count cups. Research shows people who gulp a glass of H2O when they’re thirsty get enough to...

Amy Tavalozzi

Gum Disease and Alzheimer’s: How Bad Bacteria From Your Mouth Can Affect Your Brain (and How Nutrition Can Help)

Did you know that your mouth is home to over 6 billion bacteria? There are literally hundreds of species of oral bacteria that coexist in...

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Calcium and Vitamin D: Important for Bone Health

The foods we eat contain a variety of vitamins, minerals, and other important nutrients that help keep our bodies healthy. We need to get...

Natalie Silver

What Is the Best Temperature for Sleep?

The ideal room temperature for sleep is anywhere from 60°F to 65°F (15.6°C to 18.3°C.) However, everyone is different, and this...

Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN

Don’t sit on the toilet for more than 10 minutes, doctors warn

Let’s be honest — people have a habit of bringing their phones to the bathroom. I’ve been guilty of it myself, and chances are that...

Ashley Broadwater

The One Bathroom Habit Infectious Disease Experts Are Begging You to Never, Ever Do

Quick: How do you clean your bathroom to keep yourself healthy? You may wash your hands or wipe down surface, both of which are vital....

Susan Bernstein

Symptoms of Immune System Problems

What Are Immune System Problems? Your immune system should fight off disease and help your body heal. But your immune system can be weak,...

Kerry Torrens

Five reasons you’re waking up tired with no energy

Do you often wake up in the morning feeling tired or irritable, even after a good night’s sleep? Why does this happen, and what can we do...

Anna Kaplan

McDonald’s president ‘very confident’ customers can safely eat at restaurant amid E. coli outbreak

Joe Erlinger, the president of McDonald’s USA, addressed an E. coli outbreak linked to Quarter Pounders that has killed one person and...

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