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Lung Cancer
The Deadliest Cancer for Women Is Often Overlooked. Here Are the Symptoms You Should Know
Experts recommend being aware of your personal lung cancer risk factors.
Cardiovascular Health
5 Cardiologists Share Their Go-To Breakfasts for Better Heart Health
These doctor-approved breakfasts are quick, satisfying, and packed with heart-healthy nutrients.
Health
The Surprising Strength Workout Linked to Better Brain Function, According to a Neuroscientist
Building power at the base of your body can spark benefits higher up.
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Brittany Snow’s Second Act
Brittany Snow thought she would never work again. Now, she’s in three of the year’s biggest hits.
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Fitness
TheDWTS Workout Lindsay Arnold Used to Compete for 10 Seasons
How the pro dancer prepped to pull off those intense numbers.
Nutrition
Why Health Pros Think You Should Cut Back on Flaky Sea Salt
Take this advice with a grain of (iodized) salt.
Infectious Diseases
What Pediatricians Really Think About the Most Common Vaccine Concerns
Here’s what they’re telling their patients.
Nutrition
In Defense of Iceberg Lettuce
RDs think you should give this green a chance to turn over a new leaf.
Nutrition
7 Ways to Use Cottage Cheese to Add Protein to Any Dish
As one RD says, the sky’s the limit with this versatile ingredient.
Health
A Simple Dinner Timing Change Can Boost Your Well-Being This Winter
There are a few reasons to think about adjusting your dinnertime.
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Relationships
5 ‘Acceptable’ Reasons to Forgive a Cheater, According to Couples Therapists
Some affairs are easier to understand than others.
Life
3 Ways I Turned My Midlife Crisis Into a Second Chance
Letting go of “having it all” was the best decision I ever made.
Nutrition
Your Food Order Matters. Here’s How to Do It Right.
Take it from the Glucose Goddess herself.
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Surprise! This Gut-Health Powerhouse Is in Your Takeout Order
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Nutrition
More Fiber? More Protein? Here’s What Experts Think of These Dueling Food Trends
One meets an actual need, whereas the other…doesn’t.
Health
The Internet Claims Diet Coke Is the ‘Millennial Cigarette.’ Here’s What Science Says
There’s a lot to unpack.
Colorectal Cancer
Ultraprocessed Foods May Be Fueling the Rise of Colorectal Cancer in Young Women—Here’s How to Lower Your Risk
Diet is just one piece of the puzzle.
SELF Daily
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Health
Simone Biles Opened Up About Her Eyelid Surgery—Here’s What to Know Before Considering It
It’s surprisingly popular, for starters.
Mental Health
Venting Doesn’t Work, According to Science. Here’s What Does
Ranting isn’t the way to go.
Sexual & Reproductive Health
No, Birth Control Won’t Make You Attracted to the ‘Wrong’ Person
This claim isn’t just untrue and misogynistic—it also threatens to harm women.
Sleep
This Sleep Mistake Can Raise Your Risk of Running Injuries
One more reason to make sleep health a part of your training plan.
Family
Why Eldest Daughters Make the Best Partners, Friends, and Siblings
They’re the caretakers, fixers—and the reason everyone else’s life runs smoothly.
Nutrition
This Everyday Ingredient Could Be Aging Your Skin Faster
Thankfully, there are ways to reverse the effects.
Nutrition
Your ‘Gluten Sensitivity’ Might Actually Be Something Else
Here’s what new research suggests could be behind your symptoms.
Diabetes
Meet Type 1.5 Diabetes—the Overlooked Condition More Common in People Over 30
It can look like type 2 diabetes, but it’s an autoimmune disease that eventually requires insulin.
Menopause
The FDA Will Strip the Misleading Safety Warning From Hormone Therapy. Here’s What This Means for You
The “black box” label is long outdated—and doing away with it opens up room for more nuanced conversations.