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Cold and Flu
7 of the Worst Things You Can Do During Cold and Flu Season
Plus, what doctors recommend to help safeguard your health.
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.
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.
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Brittany Snow’s Second Act
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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.
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In Defense of Iceberg Lettuce
RDs think you should give this green a chance to turn over a new leaf.
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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.
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.
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Life
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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.
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
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Family
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