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9 Herbs and Spices That Fight Inflammation
Inflammation is the body’s way of fighting infections and healing. However, in some situations, inflammation can get out of hand and last...
Ryan Raman, MS, RD

Early Symptoms and Long-Term Effects of Osteoporosis
Bone density loss is a normal part of aging, but osteoporosis is not. Osteoporosis can occur when bone tissue breaks down faster than...
Heather Jones

Surprising Signs You're Not Moving Enough
You're Constipated When you move more, your colon moves more, and it's easier to poop on schedule. Healthy muscle tone in your abs and...
Rachel Reiff Ellis

Signs of Chronic Inflammation You May Not Expect
Balance Problems Chronic inflammatory diseases (CIDs) cause your body to overreact and, in some cases, attack itself. In multiple...
Paul Frysh

New Federal Rule Will Wipe Medical Debt From Your Credit Score
Outstanding medical debt can no longer impact Americans’ credit scores, according to a rule finalized Tuesday by the Consumer Financial...
Claire Bugos

US surgeon general sounds alarm about link between alcohol and cancer
US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory Friday warning Americans that alcohol consumption can increase their cancer risk...
Ben Tinker, Meg Tirrell and Brenda Goodman, CNN

How You Can Help Your Bladder
What Does It Do? Your bladder holds urine until you find the right time and place to get rid of it. The pee flows there from your...
Poonam Sachdev
Early Flu Symptoms
Detecting early symptoms of the flu can help to prevent the spread of the virus and possibly help you treat the illness before it gets...
Kristeen Cherney and Valencia Higuera

One small thing can add years to your life, experts say
What are you focusing on in the new year to improve your health? Regular exercise, of course, is a proven winner, as is eating...
Sandee LaMotte, CNN
Children exposed to higher fluoride levels have lower IQs, a government study finds
A rigorous nine-year research review looking at the relationship between fluoride and intelligence in children concludes that as fluoride...
Brenda Goodman, CNN
Microplastics are in many of your body’s organs and tissues. Why they’re so bad and what you can do to stay healthier
We are very much living in the Plastic Age . Whether it’s our food supply and how it’s packaged , our dwellings, furnishings and clothing...
Andrea Kane, CNN

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...
Jacquelyn Cafasso

Moles, Freckles, and Skin Tags
There are several skin lesions that are very common and benign (noncancerous). These conditions include moles, freckles, skin tags ,...
WebMD Editorial Contributors

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...
Katie Wilkinson, MPH, MCHES

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....
Carma Hassan, CNN

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...
Julie Marks

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...
Kyle MacNeill
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...
Sandy Calhoun Rice

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

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...
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN
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