Taking Paxlovid? Here’s What To Know About This Antiviral Drug For COVID.
What to know about the COVID-fighting drug Paxlovid, including side effects, rebound infections, and how it differs from Lagevrio and other treatments.
Two Babies Have Died And Many More Children Have Been Hospitalized Due To Melatonin Overdoses, A Study Says
Two babies died and five children required mechanical ventilation after overdosing on sleep-inducing melatonin supplements, according to a 10-year study.
Here’s How To Deal With Health Anxiety, According To Therapists
Once called “hypochondriacs,” people with health anxiety often have a fear of the unknown, experts say, and it can be a diagnosable condition in its own right.
It’s OK If You’re Not Sure How To Respond Emotionally To Tragic News
In the aftermath of tragic events like school shootings, you may feel anxious, grief-stricken, angry, hopeless, powerless, or even desensitized and numb. Experts say there’s more than one way to process trauma, all of which are normal and to be expected.
A Monkeypox Vaccine Was Approved By The FDA In 2019. Here’s What To Know About It As The Virus Spreads.
A handful of cases of the rare but serious monkeypox virus have occurred in the US and other countries where it normally doesn’t spread, but there is a vaccine that can prevent serious disease. Here’s what to know about the Jynneos shot.
What’s Up With Those IV Therapy Treatments Kendall Jenner And Hailey Bieber Received?
IV vitamin therapy is “the latest trend in functional or alternative medicine to kind of rip through the general community as a cure-all,” one expert said. “It's just one more way to fleece people for money.”
Autistic People Are Finding Community, Confidence, And Acceptance On TikTok
Autistic people didn’t always have a platform or readily available community. Now, they’re using TikTok to make connections and teach others about neurodiverse communities.
People Are Telling Parents To Breastfeed In Response To A Formula Shortage, But That’s Not How Boobs Work
There’s a severe nationwide shortage in infant formula right now and people are shaming parents online for not breastfeeding because everything is terrible and many don’t know how lactation works.
The Abortion Debate Highlights Challenges People Face To Get Their Tubes Tied
People who want tubal ligations often face serious obstacles, and it's been a persistent problem even in post-Roe America.
Long COVID Patients Say Doctors Are Ignoring Their Symptoms
Long COVID can be debilitating and occurs in up to 30% of people who have had the coronavirus, but the people experiencing it often find that doctors dismiss, ignore, or downplay their unusual symptoms.
Commuting To Work Can Be Bad For Your Health, Research Shows. Here’s Why.
The pandemic may have transformed your commute to work or abolished it. If you’re back at it, here’s how commuting can affect your health, in good and bad ways.
Viral Videos Of Airline Passengers Cheering The End Of Mask Mandates Don’t Show How Some People Were Suddenly Very Nervous
“It really shows how society looks at our most vulnerable.”
Amy Schumer Opened Up About Having Trichotillomania. Here’s What People With The Condition Think About That.
Amy Schumer revealed she’s been dealing with trichotillomania for years. Here’s what to know about the hair-pulling disorder and why Schumer’s transparency matters.
Tell Us How Long COVID Wrecked Your Otherwise Perfect Health
Long COVID can affect anyone, even the young and healthy. If you can relate, we want to learn more about your story.
We Might Be Looking At COVID “Seasons” For Years To Come
“I know everybody wants great news, that we can be done with COVID and everything’s gonna be fine, but that’s not really true.”
Here’s How “Bad Vegan” And “Tinder Swindler” Relationships Can Happen, According To Experts
Abusive and manipulative relationships, like those featured in Netflix’s Bad Vegan and The Tinder Swindler, can trap even the most smart and capable people. We asked experts to help us understand how that can happen.
How Long Do Boosters Last? Here’s The Deal On Whether You Need Another One.
Now that months have passed since getting boosted against COVID, you may be wondering if the shot is still protecting you. Here’s everything experts do — and don’t — know.
Here’s What 5 People With Alopecia Think About That Chris Rock Joke
Many people with alopecia felt that Chris Rock’s joke at the Oscars was insensitive, to say the least, but others feel like it might lead to more awareness of the autoimmune condition.
People Are Frustrated There Isn’t A COVID Vaccine For Babies — And It’s Not Just Parents
COVID vaccines still aren’t available for babies and toddlers, leaving many caregivers feeling abandoned, lost, misled, and angry as hell.
Meditation Can Be Used To Calm Your Mind And Help You Sleep. Here’s How.
Meditation doesn’t always come naturally, but with a little practice it can help calm your mind and lead to better sleep at night.