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How to lose belly fat when crunches aren’t working
You lose belly fat by losing weight overall. You can’t target your stomach alone. Cleveland Clinic psychologist and registered dietitian David Creel says no one can control exactly where each
Cold weather migraines are real, and here is why
Cold weather can trigger headaches and migraines in several ways. Falling temperatures and quick shifts between cold air outside and heated rooms inside affect blood vessels and nerves in the
Quitting alcohol comes with one warning you cannot skip
Putting down the drink pays off faster than most people expect. Within days of quitting alcohol, the body starts repairing itself, and the gains keep stacking for months. Sleep deepens,
West Virginia Salmonella warning issued as 41 fall sick
The West Virginia Department of Health is investigating a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened 41 people since early September, with five hospitalized. Patients range in age from 3 to 54.
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Smoking withdrawal symptoms and how long they last
Smoking withdrawal is what your body and brain go through after you put down cigarettes. Common symptoms include intense cravings, irritability, anxiety, low mood, restlessness, poor sleep and trouble focusing.
What does living with HIV look like now compared to what most people imagine
HIV does not look the way most people imagine it. The disease that defined a generation of crisis and uncertainty has been transformed by decades of research into a manageable
Respiratory outbreak SARS exposed cracks in global health systems
SARS illness does not always announce itself with obvious warning signs. In the wet markets of Guangdong, China, in late 2002 A new virus, later identified as a coronavirus, is
Why your skincare routine can cause more damage than protection in the long run
Skin is the body’s largest organ and primary physical barrier against environmental threat, and one of the most diagnostically informative surfaces any clinician or attentive person can observe. Changes in
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What is it like to live inside a body with sickle cell, where pain can arrive without warning
Sickle cell disease is a genetic blood disorder caused by a mutation in the gene encoding hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen. In people with
7 STI symptoms people mistake for something else
The most common signs of a sexually transmitted infection include unusual discharge, burning when you pee, genital itching, sores or bumps, pain during sex, bleeding between periods and symptoms that
How to last longer in bed without pills
You can last longer in bed with methods like pelvic floor exercises, edging, the squeeze technique, more foreplay, desensitizing condoms or creams, and, when needed, prescription medication from a doctor.
Can an HIV diagnosis affect your relationship? what to know
Telling a romantic partner that you are living with HIV can bring up fear, uncertainty and concerns about how the relationship might change. Worries about stigma and rejection may make