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Body dysmorphic disorder is not vanity and it nearly costs lives
Mandy Rosenberg was eventually diagnosed with a disorder that had been quietly controlling her life for years. Body dysmorphic disorder, a mental health condition that traps people inside a distorted
Heart attack risk is higher than most people want to admit
A heart attack is not a singular event so much as a cascade. It begins when blood flow to the heart is suddenly cut off or severely reduced, starving the
Lung inflammation and the treatments that work
The lungs are not passive organs. They are constantly exposed to whatever moves through the air — bacteria, viruses, allergens, pollutants, smoke — and the tissue responds accordingly. When that
Vaccines doctors say are vital during pregnancy
Vaccines given during pregnancy rely on transplacental antibody transfer, according to the National Institutes of Health. When a pregnant woman receives an inactivated or mRNA vaccine, antibodies cross the placenta
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Leukemia is more common than most people realize
Leukemia is a cancer that begins not in an organ or a tumor, but in the bone marrow itself, the soft tissue buried inside bones where every blood cell in
Shingles vaccine linked to lower dementia risk in new research
For years, the shingles vaccine has been recommended to older adults as protection against a painful viral flare-up that can follow anyone who has had chickenpox. New research now suggests
Alzheimer’s disease research finds new promise in an old psychiatric drug
Alzheimer’s disease affects roughly 32 million people worldwide, and that number is expected to climb to 152 million by 2050. Despite decades of research and billions in pharmaceutical investment, there
Health information that actually serves the African American community
The internet did not make health care simpler. It made it louder. Between wellness influencers, Facebook groups, and algorithmically pushed content, finding medical information that is actually grounded in evidence
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Poor oral health in kids could be quietly setting the stage for heart disease
Oral health in children may matter far more than most parents realize, and a new study out of the University of Copenhagen is drawing attention to a connection that has
Dating within the group chat — why friends to lovers is more than just a romantic trope
Dating fatigue is reshaping how singles think about finding love, and one alternative gaining serious traction is the idea of turning toward the people already in your life. With the
The cardiovascular risk factor most doctors never bring up first
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death globally, a statistic that has persisted through decades of medical advancement, pharmaceutical development, and public health campaigns. Its persistence is not a
Flossing your teeth — the surprisingly powerful habit linked to a longer and healthier life
Flossing is one of the most consistently skipped steps in daily health routines, yet research increasingly suggests that this single habit carries consequences that extend well beyond the condition of