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Egg salad and what? As Hailey Bieber shares her unusual pregnancy craving, ob-gyns explain what causes them.
Pregnancy food cravings can range from mayonnaise on everything to ice cream with olives. Experts weigh in on why this happens.
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Many of us turn to food for comfort. But when does emotional eating become an issue?
Experts discuss using "food to cope with various feelings" — and what signs to watch out for.
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Is lip balm addiction real? Here's what experts say — and how to curb your compulsion.
"I apply first thing in the morning, after any snack or meal, before and after workouts in the evening, after brushing my teeth, after showering," one lip balm fan says.
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Which is better for sleep: Magnesium or melatonin?
Both magnesium and melatonin supplements help promote sleep, but there are some important differences. Here's what you need to know.
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'Vulva' versus 'vagina': What should we be teaching kids?
Experts weigh in on when to use each term and why knowing the correct terminology for body parts is important.
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More people hook up when they’re home for the holidays, new survey shows
Feeling frisky this festive season? You're not alone. Experts share why hook ups happen when people come home for the holidays.
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Why is sitting for too long bad for your health? Experts explain.
How much sitting is “too much”? And how can you get yourself moving more often? Here’s what experts say.
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From Jimmy Stewart to Harry Styles, why certain voices lull us to sleep
The psychology of sleep apps and celebrity narrators: "I love Cillian Murphy because he has a really soothing, calming voice.”
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How often should you poop? And do you need to worry if you don't go every day? Here's what doctors say.
What's considered normal when it comes to how often to have a bowel movement? Gastroenterologists explain.
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Does putting up holiday decorations early actually make you happier? Here’s what experts say.
One survey found that nearly 80% of people say that decorating early in the season puts them in the holiday spirit.
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How bad is it if you pee in the shower? Here’s what experts say.
Experts explain the potential risks — and possible benefits — of peeing in the shower, a common habit.
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Do I need to worry about brushing my teeth too hard? Here’s what dentists have to say
Some think that the harder you brush, the cleaner your teeth become. But dentists say there's a better way to brush.
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Infectious disease experts are concerned about a potential reemergence of yellow fever in the U.S. Do I need to worry?
Experts say that if malaria and dengue fever can happen in the U.S., then there is no reason that yellow fever couldn't come back as well.
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Extreme weather events are forcing school closures. Experts explain the mental health toll on kids still reeling from a natural disaster.
"While the physical devastation of extreme weather events is evident, the psychological toll, especially on children, can linger,” one mental health expert says.
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Trader Joe's has had multiple food recalls recently. Do I need to worry?
Trader Joe’s has had five food recalls in just four weeks. Here’s what experts want you to know.
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Kids get arthritis too. Here's what it's like.
According to the CDC, an estimated 220,000 children and adolescents had diagnosed arthritis between 2017 and 2021.
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New study suggests that 'liquid courage' is real — but ‘beer goggles’ might not be
Contrary to popular belief, a new study suggests that alcohol doesn't make other people seem more physically attractive than they actually are.
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Deadly flesh-eating bacteria found in several states. Do I need to worry?
While flesh-eating bacteria infections are rare, they can be deadly. Experts say they’re also not going anywhere anytime soon.
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What it's like to seek out IVF as a plus-size woman
Fertility experts say plus-size people will struggle to get pregnant through IVF. These women went for it anyway.
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Plus-size and trying to get pregnant through IVF? Here's why the process can be especially challenging.
Experts address health risks and anti-fat bias in medicine.