10 Worst Pieces of Advice Allergy Doctors Have Ever Heard

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Allergies are hypersensitive responses from the immune system to substances that either enter or come into contact with the body. Nearly half of Americans have some type of allergy—how many of these allergy myths have you fallen for?

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The average American consumes more than 126 grams of sugar per day (think: three 12-ounce cans of soda), which happens to be more than twice what the World Health Organization

9 Things That Happen When You Don’t Drink Enough Water

A.C. July 23, 2019

From stopping belly bloat to warding off diseases, getting enough water is one of the most important things you can do, because your body depends upon water to function properly.

Dr. Fauci’s Warning For the Fall

A.C. September 22, 2020

As COVID-19 continues to spread around the United States, and the whole world for that matter, a coronavirus vaccine is highly anticipated and expected sooner rather than later. But according

8 Reasons You’re Always Cold

A.C. November 30, 2018

Certain medical conditions can cause your hands and feet to always feel chilled. As anyone who has worked in a shared office space can tell you, people have different body

10 Signs of Age-Related Eye Problems

A.C. April 19, 2019

Regular eye exams are the very best way to avoid vision problems, even as you grow older. If you haven’t had an eye exam in over a year, schedule a

6 Types of Insulin and How They Work

A.C. February 2, 2018

What you need to know about this lifesaver: The good news when it comes to treat diabetes by taking insulin it’s that you have a variety of choices. Insulin can

Why Am I So Itchy? 9 Possible Reasons

A.C. April 8, 2019

Itchy skin can be annoying – especially when it keeps you awake. Itch-transmitting nerves called C fibers lead to a satisfying release when we scratch, prompting us to dig in

Drinking Gin Can Actually Be Good for Your Health

A.C. November 22, 2017

When we are speaking of a healthy lifestyle, we tend to exclude alcohol from this topic, not to mention the bad decisions we made when we are drinking a little

7 Secrets Your Blood Type Shows About Your Health

A.C. August 20, 2018

Unless you’ve recently given blood, you may not think much about your blood type. The presence or absence of certain molecules called A or B antigens, as well as a

7 Incredible Health Benefits of Sleeping Without a Pillow

A.C. March 25, 2018

The quality of your sleep will improve if you’re not using pillows. Pillows only disturb our sleep, not using any your body position will be at the level of the

8 Warning Signs You Might Have Sun Poisoning

A.C. July 30, 2019

Sun poisoning is a severe sunburn that brings flu-like side effects alongside standard sunburn symptoms. It doesn’t mean you’ve actually been poisoned by the sun. You might not know that

8 Anti-Inflammatory Foods to Minimize Your Pain

A.C. November 15, 2018

When you’re dealing with a condition that causes inflammation, you should change your eating habits. Yes, medication is important, but many doctors say that embracing an anti-inflammatory diet can help,

Disturbing Side Effects You May Have From Birth Control

A.S. August 1, 2017

Headache, dizziness, breast tenderness “These side effects seem to go away after you’ve been taking the Pill for a while,” says Hilda Hutcherson, MD, an ob-gyn professor at Columbia University,

12 Tips to Get Your Blood Circulation Pumping

A.C. March 17, 2019

It’s hard to believe, but your body holds about 60,000 miles of blood vessels. Along with your heart and other muscles, they make up your circulatory system. This network of

These Are the Worst Habits for Your Heart

A.C. November 1, 2018

The heart is one of the most important organs in our bodies. It pumps blood to deliver the needed oxygen and nutrients to the cells and tissues. As you probably

Reduce Your Cravings With These 6 Easy Steps

A.C. July 2, 2018

When you’re on a diet, it’s hard to stick to it, especially when those cravings come. The question is, when do you step in to take control of your diet,