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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


Wildfire smoke, poor air quality can have an impact on health — even for people who live far away
Firefighters have been battling a wildfire on the New York-New Jersey border that resulted in the voluntary evacuation of more than 160...
Korin Miller


Teacher, 34, who revealed Stage 4 colon cancer on ‘Jeopardy!’ recalls his first symptoms
In March 2024, Christopher Burge experienced “intense abdominal pain,” as he describes it. Then he realized he had been feeling run down...
Meghan Holohan


Slideshow: 10 Health Myths Debunked
Drink 8 Glasses of Water a Day No need to count cups. Research shows people who gulp a glass of H2O when they’re thirsty get enough to...
Poonam Sachdev
Gum Disease and Alzheimer’s: How Bad Bacteria From Your Mouth Can Affect Your Brain (and How Nutrition Can Help)
Did you know that your mouth is home to over 6 billion bacteria? There are literally hundreds of species of oral bacteria that coexist in...
Amy Tavalozzi


Calcium and Vitamin D: Important for Bone Health
The foods we eat contain a variety of vitamins, minerals, and other important nutrients that help keep our bodies healthy. We need to get...
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What Is the Best Temperature for Sleep?
The ideal room temperature for sleep is anywhere from 60°F to 65°F (15.6°C to 18.3°C.) However, everyone is different, and this...
Natalie Silver


Don’t sit on the toilet for more than 10 minutes, doctors warn
Let’s be honest — people have a habit of bringing their phones to the bathroom. I’ve been guilty of it myself, and chances are that...
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN
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