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Do you have a vitamin D deficiency? An expert shares some symptoms to look out for
I'm pretty consistent when it comes to taking my B12 vitamins — having energy is a must when you have a toddler. And thanks to my love of...
Katie Teague


Bad to the Bones: What to Avoid for Bone Health
1. Too Much Salt The more salt you eat, the more calcium your body gets rid of, which means it’s not there to help your bones. Foods like...
Rachael Mason


The Pros and Cons of Collagen Supplements
Pills, powders, and potions made from collagen seem like they’re everywhere these days. You can’t scroll social media or hang out on the...
Joy Manning


Common herbal supplements taken by millions of Americans could be linked to deadly liver damage
Commonly-used herbal and dietary supplements taken by millions of Americans to stay healthy have been tied to a rising number of cases of...
Julia Musto


Yes, pneumonia can be contagious. But here's why it depends on the form.
For the second half of the 19th century and the early part of the 20th, pneumonia was a leading cause of death that killed hundreds of...
Daryl Austin


The 15 Best Foods to Eat When You’re Sick
When you’re under the weather, eating may be one of the last things on your mind. However, the following 15 foods can support your...
Taylor Jones, RD


Most People Forget To Clean This One Spot on Their Bodies—and It’s a Breeding Ground for Bacteria
Just because you jump in the shower doesn't mean you're squeaky clean. It's easy to miss smaller areas or not scrub hard enough in...
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira


Why Your Hands and Feet Are Always Cold—and What Your Body’s Trying To Tell You
Whether you’re lying on the sofa, sitting at work or walking around outside, your hands and feet are always cold. Maybe your partner has...
Ashley Broadwater


A Visual Guide to Balance Disorders
Vertigo It's not a fear of heights, though lots of people think it is. It's not even a "disorder," really. Vertigo is a symptom -- a...
Paul Frysh


Nearly half of Americans live in an area with a failing grade for air pollution, and the problem is only getting worse
Air pollution levels keep getting worse for more people in the US, according to a new report, and experts say the Trump administration’s...
Jen Christensen, CNN


Falling asleep to your favorite show doesn’t have to ruin your sleep, experts say
You’ve heard the rule: No TV before bed. But many people find that it helps them fall asleep if they listen to something –– audiobooks,...
Madeline Holcombe, CNN


12 Health Benefits of Drinking Hot Water
Drinking hot water may be more than just a comfort drink. In traditional Chinese medicine, warm or hot water is often prescribed to help...
Cristina Mutchler


Cinnamon could interact with some prescription medications, according to a new study
While cinnamon is a popular spice added to many foods, it has a long history of uses in traditional medicine in many cultures. Today,...
Katia Hetter


What to Know Before You Take Herbal Supplements
Supplement Safety It seems like these products should be harmless. After all, you use herbs all the time when you’re cooking. But some...
Sabrina Felson, MD


Metabolic syndrome is a big risk factor for early dementia, and what you do makes a difference, study suggests
How you manage a cluster of health conditions known as metabolic syndrome could have a big impact on whether you develop dementia at a...
Madeline Holcombe, CNN


7 Things to Know About Seasonal Allergies
Spring brings warmer weather, blooming flowers, and greener lawns. But for more than 81 million Americans with seasonal allergies, it can...
Jessie Sebor


Mold in the home: Identifying and treating the issue to prevent health problems
Mold is a type of fungus, a group of organisms that also includes yeasts and mushrooms. Mold thrives in wet places. Outdoors, it forms on...
Hallie Levine


What’s the difference between freckles, sunspots and moles?
You’ve got a new brown spot on your face, but is it a freckle or a sunspot? Or perhaps you’ve found a spot on your back that looks like a...
Mike Climstein


Wood vs. Plastic Cutting Boards: Which One Is Cleaner and Healthier?
Dean Cliver, an expert in food microbiology at the University of California Davis, was the OG of cutting-board research. In the early...
Avery Hurt


Here’s why you keep waking up to pee in the middle of the night
I’m writing this article at 2 a.m. Not because I suffer from insomnia, but because I just woke up to pee. Now, like so many others, I...
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN
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