7 Gut Health Myths GI Docs and Dietitians Really Wish You’d Stop Believing
Since most day-to-day bloating isn’t caused by a food intolerance, an elimination diet probably won’t benefit you much. What’s more,...
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14 OTC Allergy Treatments to Make Spring Less Miserable
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6 Best Insoles for Plantar Fasciitis in 2025
When a full footwear overhaul isn’t in the cards, try the best insoles for plantar fasciitis instead. That throbbing sensation...
What to Do If Plantar Fasciitis Is Ruining Your Workouts, Your Feet, and Your Life
You get out of bed in the morning or stand up after a long stretch of focusing at your desk....
22 Best Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis to Keep You Moving
“I wore these after the New York City and Chicago marathons when my feet were really struggling, and they felt...
How Should SELF Talk About Weight in the Age of Ozempic?
When I took on this position in January, I had one niggling question: Can SELF be size-inclusive and still talk...
Here’s When to Be Concerned About a Headache, According to Doctors
When you hear about headaches caused by life-threatening medical conditions, those are secondary headaches, Walavan Sivakumar, MD, director of neurosurgery...
Hunter Woodhall Says His Oura Ring Might Have ‘Saved’ His Life—Here’s How
“I have seen some of these commercial monitoring devices be helpful in identifying atrial fibrillation with a rapid heart rate,”...
6 Bad Habits for Your Pelvic Floor Experts Are Begging You to Break
If that happens on occasion, your pelvic floor can handle the burden. But it’s all too easy for this tendency...
How to Spot Measles Symptoms in Adults as Outbreaks Spread in the US
The most severe complications from measles, however, are of the neurological variety, occurring when the virus enters your brain. Though...
Do I Need a Measles Booster as an Adult?
“As a vaccine, it’s super effective,” Dr. Moody tells SELF. “We think that once you’ve got immunity, it probably does...
Does Breast Cancer Hurt? What You Need to Know About This Less Common Symptom
There are plenty of misconceptions swirling around breast cancer, like people assuming that men can’t get the disease or that...
More Than 1 Million Igloo Coolers Have Been Recalled Due to ‘Amputation and Crushing Hazards’
Stocking a cooler with cold drinks and picnic-ready sandwiches is the perfect budget-friendly way to prep for a beach trip...
Experts Explain How to Avoid Microplastics—and If It’s Even Worth Trying
By now, you’ve seen enough headlines to be sufficiently freaked out about microplastics. They’re everywhere: Our water bottles, our brains,...
4 Myths About the Abortion Pill Mifepristone, Debunked
A recent lightning rod for abortion opponents, the drug mifepristone—the first of two in the standard medication abortion regimen—surfaced several...
Frozen Shoulder Is the Joint Condition Anyone Over 40 Should Know About
Imagine if one morning, you casually reached back to hook your bra only to be greeted with a jolt of...
Early Signs You’re Becoming ‘Frail’—and How to Avoid Frailty in Old Age
And while cardio workouts like running, swimming, and biking are always a must-do for your heart health, it becomes critical...
What Foods Use Red Dye No.3—and Why Was It Just Banned?
Talk of a federal ban on certain food additives has been brewing for years, but now that possibility has crystallized...
Yes, Fluoride in Your Drinking Water Is a Good Thing
Since fluoride’s introduction into the water supply, dental care has advanced significantly and oral care products that contain fluoride (like...
No, ‘Raw Water’ Isn’t Healthier Than Tap—It Could Actually Make You Very Sick
To the uninitiated, the phrase raw water might seem redundant. What is water if not the most plain and elemental...
The California Wildfires Are Making the Air Toxic—Here’s How to Protect Your Health
Los Angeles residents are dealing with dangerously unhealthy air as three California wildfires continue to burn across the greater LA...
CDC Data Shows Norovirus Is Surging—Here are 5 Symptoms You Really Shouldn’t Ignore
If there’s one thing you don’t want to endure, it’s the symptoms of norovirus, a brutal stomach bug that tends...
Walking Pneumonia Is on the Rise. Here Are the Symptoms to Look Out For
In any case, it’s worth getting acquainted with the latest respiratory offender making waves so you can steer clear of...
7 Simple Ways to Actually Reduce Inflammation in Your Body
The wider the variety of fruits and vegetables you eat, the more distinct anti-inflammatory phytochemicals you consume, Julia Zumpano, RD,...
It’s Okay to Say No to That Perfectly Mid Holiday Party This Year
Step back in time with me, if you will, to the Saturday before Christmas last year. As a childless 33-year-old...
If You Need to Poop Right After Eating, Here’s Why
Studies have also found that caffeinated and decaffeinated types can spark that movement, Dr. Staller says. Researchers think that certain...
Do I Really Have to Wear a Retainer…Forever?
If you survived a year or two of adolescence (or perhaps adulthood) with braces, you probably remember the pure joy...
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