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What Is Dry Eye Disease? MDs Break Down the Condition

Dec 2, 2024

What Is Dry Eye Disease? MDs Break Down the Condition

Most people don't spend much time thinking about their eyes until there's a problem — and then it's hard to think of anything else.

6 Surprising Culprits of Eye Irritation, According to Experts

Dec 2, 2024

6 Surprising Culprits of Eye Irritation, According to Experts

Fact: Dry, irritated eyes can be incredibly uncomfortable (if you know you know).

Is LASIK Safe? Here's What You Need to Know

Dec 2, 2024

Is LASIK Safe? Here's What You Need to Know

Hindsight may be 20/20 — but not everyone's eyesight is.

Nothing About My Weight Gain Made Sense Until I Was Diagnosed With Insulin Resistance

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Nothing About My Weight Gain Made Sense Until I Was Diagnosed With Insulin Resistance

"Please don't embarrass me," I pleaded with my body yet again as I stepped on what felt like the millionth doctor's office scale.

What It's Really Like to Be Chronically Ill During the Holidays

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What It's Really Like to Be Chronically Ill During the Holidays

When I pack my bags to go to my in-laws' house for Christmas, I have to bring an entire bag of medication.

Is It Rude to Offer Someone a Mask? And 22 Other Illness Etiquette Questions

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Is It Rude to Offer Someone a Mask? And 22 Other Illness Etiquette Questions

The pandemic changed everything, including the social norms around how to behave when you're sick, afraid you may be sick, or want to avoid getting sick.

8 Potential Reasons Your Eye Is Twitching — and How to Stop It

Dec 2, 2024

8 Potential Reasons Your Eye Is Twitching — and How to Stop It

An eye twitch is one of those symptoms you never think about until it starts to happen to you.

What Will It Take to Close the Mortality Gap For Black Women With Breast Cancer?

Nov 22, 2024

What Will It Take to Close the Mortality Gap For Black Women With Breast Cancer?

October is generally the month that "awareness" around breast cancer research peaks, but it's important to be aware of potentially life-saving screenings and treatments all year long.

What to Know About Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, According to MDs

Nov 19, 2024

What to Know About Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, According to MDs

This informational guide, part of PS's Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to help.

Mandy Teefey Had to "Relearn" Her Brain After Being Misdiagnosed With Bipolar Disorder

Nov 12, 2024

Mandy Teefey Had to "Relearn" Her Brain After Being Misdiagnosed With Bipolar Disorder

Mandy Teefey knew she was different at an early age.

What Is HPV, Exactly?

Nov 6, 2024

What Is HPV, Exactly?

This informational guide, part of PS's Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to help.

Signs of Alcohol Use Disorder Aren't Always Loud — Here's What to Know

Nov 6, 2024

Signs of Alcohol Use Disorder Aren't Always Loud — Here's What to Know

This informational guide, part of PS's Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to help.

How to Avoid Skin Rash After Showering, According to Dermatologists

Nov 5, 2024

How to Avoid Skin Rash After Showering, According to Dermatologists

Picture this: You just indulged in a long, relaxing shower, but when it comes time to towel off, you find that your skin didn't enjoy the experience as much as you did.

What Is Perioral Dermatitis? 2 Dermatologists Explain

Nov 4, 2024

What Is Perioral Dermatitis? 2 Dermatologists Explain

Skin conditions are more common than you might think, with perioral dermatitis being one of the most prevalent.

What Causes Pancreatic Cancer, and How Is It Treated? MDs Explain

Nov 4, 2024

What Causes Pancreatic Cancer, and How Is It Treated? MDs Explain

Stomach pain of any kind can be alarming.