Conditionally

How to Talk to Family and Friends About Your Diabetes Diagnosis

Having the right people in your corner can relieve some pressure.

By Colleen Stinchcombe

Reviewed by Ricardo Correa, MD

7 Self-Care Tips That Can Ease the Stress of Living With Type 2 Diabetes

Sometimes, that might mean cutting yourself some slack when life feels chaotic.

By Carolyn L. Todd

Medically reviewed by Ricardo Correa, MD

To Accept My Chronic Condition, I Needed to Grieve the Life That Could Have Been

I gave myself tender permission to stew in the unfairness of it all. And I gave it time.

By Carolyn L. Todd

Medical Advisory Board

Jessica Stern, PhD

Mental Health

Medically reviewed by Jessica Stern, PhD

Mathew Devine, DO

Infectious Diseases

Medically reviewed by Mathew Devine, DO

Coral Olazagasti, MD

Cancer

Medically reviewed by Coral Olazagasti, MD

Brijen J. Shah, MD, AGAF

Digestive Health

Medically reviewed by Brijen J. Shah, MD, AGAF

Sevann Helo, MD

Sexual And Reproductive Health

Medically reviewed by Sevann Helo, MD

Diane C. Madfes, MD

Skin Health

Medically reviewed by Diane C. Madfes, MD

MEET THE BOARD

How a Breast Cancer Surgeon’s Personal Loss Fuels Her Mission

After losing her mother, Yolanda R. Tammaro, MD, became determined to help those diagnosed with breast cancer. Watch as we follow Dr. Tammaro from the ER to the barre while she shares what fuels her to keep working with her patients.

REAL TALK

Health

5 People With Psoriasis on How to Self-Advocate at Doctor Appointments

Speak up to your doctor.

By Sara Lindberg

Medically reviewed by Michelle Henry, MD

Health

7 Ways Black Women Can Advocate for Themselves After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Here’s how to get the care you need and deserve.

By Tiffany Ayuda

Medically reviewed by Coral Olazagasti, MD

Contraception

People on TikTok Are Talking About How Excruciating IUD Insertion Can Be

Why isn’t it taken more seriously?

By Jessica Toscano

Medically reviewed by Lauren Streicher, MD

The Winding Journey to Finding the Right Vitiligo Treatment

Here’s what you can expect, physically and mentally.

By Korin Miller

Reviewed by Fatima Fahs, MD

Infectious Diseases

Local Malaria Cases Have Been Confirmed in the US—Should I Be Worried?

The mosquito-borne disease hasn’t been transmitted domestically since 2003.

By Maryn McKenna

Swimmer’s Ear Can Be Excruciating—Here Are the Symptoms to Look Out For

Experts say it will only get worse if you try to wait it out.

By Korin Miller

Reviewed by Mathew Devine, DO

Uterine Fibroids

How to Deal With Excruciatingly Heavy Periods Caused by Uterine Fibroids

Some ways to make them less of a nightmare so you can just...get on with your life.

By Jo Maenzanise

Medically reviewed by Sanaz Ghazal, MD

Uterine Fibroids

6 Sneaky Uterine Fibroid Symptoms You Really Shouldn’t Ignore

Heavy periods and cramping outside of your cycle are big signs.

By Beth Krietsch

Medically reviewed by Sanaz Ghazal, MD

Eczema

Kerry Washington Shared the Ingredient That ‘Transformed’ Her Eczema-Prone Skin

At 46, the actor’s routine is all about hydration.

By Kayla Blanton

How to Actually Protect Yourself Against Mosquito Bites

In addition to being annoying and itchy, these bloodsuckers can carry some gnarly diseases.

By Julia Ries

Acne

I’m a Grown-Ass Adult—Why Is Chin Acne Still Ruining My Life?

Dermatologists explain those frustrating breakouts—and how to treat them.

By Jenna Ryu

Medically reviewed by Shari Marchbein, MD

Neurological Health

How Even a Little Daily Movement Can Help Reduce Your Risk of Dementia

Your brain will thank you in the present and the future.

By Julia Ries

Medically reviewed by Jessica Ailani, MD

Breast Cancer

Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, Almost Missed the Screening That Revealed Her Breast Cancer

She was “symptom-free” ahead of her testing and recently underwent a single mastectomy.

By Kayla Blanton

These Are the Best Antioxidants to Add to Your Skin Care Routine

Vitamin C is a biggie, but it’s not the only one worth your time and money.

By Melanie Rud

Reviewed by Fatima Fahs, MD

Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases

How Listening to My Body Helped Me Come Out

A dermatologist diagnosed me with eczema—but also asked me what was going on internally.

By Geena Rocero

How to Navigate Dating When You’re Immunocompromised

Anyone who shames you for protecting your health isn’t worth your time.

By Korin Miller

Medically reviewed by Jessica Stern, PhD

Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases

I Thought I Just Got Sicker Than Other People—Until a Blood Test Led to a Life-Changing Diagnosis

I never suspected I might have an immune deficiency disease.

By Korin Miller

Medically reviewed by Kristin Sokol, MD, MS

Food

More Frozen Fruit Was Just Recalled, This Time for a Possible Listeria Contamination

If you shop at Whole Foods, Walmart, Trader Joe’s, Target, or Aldi, you’re going to want to pay attention.

By Ashia Aubourg

If You’re Traveling Abroad, Here Are the Vaccines You Should Get ASAP

You’re taking a vacation to enjoy yourself, not to risk vomiting, fever, or even a fatal illness.

By Julia Ries

Here’s Exactly How Sunscreen Works to Protect Your Skin

What does SPF mean? Is mineral sunblock better? We got the answers.

By Jenna Ryu

Medically reviewed by Diane C. Madfes, MD

Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases

My Way to Well: Vitiligo

Because living with vitiligo can be a journey.

What to Know About CVID, a Rare Immune Disorder That’s Often Misdiagnosed

Symptoms can vary widely but often include frequent infections, intense fatigue, and GI issues.

By Korin Miller

Medically reviewed by Kristin Sokol, MD, MS

Mental Health

EMDR Therapy Is Getting More Popular. Here’s How It Works

We asked an expert to walk us through the novel trauma treatment.

By Naomi Barr

Reviewed by Sabrina Romanoff, PsyD

Menopause

Naomi Watts Recalled Feeling ‘Alone’ When She Hit Perimenopause in Her 30s

“Somehow everyone’s signed this code of silence, yet everyone’s going there at some point.”

By Kayla Blanton

SP-F yeah!

How to Reapply Sunscreen Over Makeup Without Making a Goopy Mess

We asked dermatologists for their favorite tips, tricks, and products.

By Jenna Ryu

Ticks Are Thriving—And Spreading Illness—More Than Ever. Here’s What to Know

These little bloodsuckers are having the time of their lives right now, so protecting yourself from the diseases they carry is key.

By Julia Ries

Shopping

20 Genuinely Helpful Gifts for Someone Going Through Chemo

Ideas from people who have been there.

20 slides

By Korin Miller

How to Deal If Type 2 Diabetes Is Complicating Your Relationship With Food

You don’t need to break up with all of your favorite meals and snacks.

By Ashley Abramson

Medically reviewed by Ricardo Correa, MD

Food

How to Host a Summer Picnic Without Giving Everyone Food Poisoning

A little prep can go a long way to keep your spread safe in warmer temps.

By Ashia Aubourg

Why Is My Face So Sweaty—And How Do I Deal?

Here’s how to cope if you pour buckets in the heat.

By Julia Ries

Breast Cancer

Shannen Doherty Showed ‘What Cancer Can Look Like’ in an Emotional Instagram

The actor was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, and she recently learned it has spread to her brain.

By Kayla Blanton

Foodborne Illness

Here’s the Biggest Reason for Foodborne Illness at Restaurants

Undercooked ingredients aren’t the only thing that can make people really sick.

By Ali Francis

A Chatbot Replaced Workers at an Eating Disorder Helpline. It Went Horribly Wrong.

Tessa, a program used by the National Eating Disorders Association, gave potentially harmful weight-loss advice.

By Amanda Hoover

I’m a Sub-3:45 Marathoner With Crohn’s—Here’s How I Keep Running When Symptoms Strike

For Ali Feller, careful research, precise scheduling, and a little experimentation is key.

By Pam Moore, C.P.T., OTR/L

Bruce Willis’s Daughter Shared the Early Dementia Symptom His Family Missed

“I’ve known that something was wrong for a long time,” Tallulah wrote in an emotional essay.

By Kayla Blanton