Craving ice constantly? Here’s what it could mean
A persistent urge to chew or suck on ice usually points to one of two things, an iron shortage in your blood or a compulsive condition called pica, and figuring out which one it is starts with paying attention to how intense and prolonged the craving actually is. Wanting ice on a hot day isn’t […]
What your hair loss is actually trying to tell you
Hair loss touches something deeply personal for the millions who experience it. It can arrive gradually, a little more in the shower drain each morning, or suddenly, clumps on the pillow without warning. While the emotional toll is well recognized, the physical signals that thinning strands carry are less often discussed in the honest terms […]
Hair health signals six surprising things about what is happening inside your body
Most people treat hair in their strands as a cosmetic inconvenience. Dermatologists want you to think about them differently. Changes in how your strands grow, shed, feel or look can serve as early indicators of what is happening in other parts of the body, and paying attention to those signals can sometimes lead to catching […]