Health
I’ve Been Waiting for My Doctor Appointment for Nearly 30 Minutes. Can I Just Leave?
We asked three providers about the best etiquette in this super-irritating (and common!) situation.
By Rachel Wilkerson Miller
Jamie-Lynn Sigler Was in Denial of Her MS for 15 Years: ‘If I Didn’t Talk About It, It Wasn’t Real’
In an interview with SELF, the Sopranos star talks candidly about finding your voice after a chronic illness diagnosis.
By Julia Sullivan
How Chemo Affects a Person’s Body—And Why It Can Be So Brutal
Let’s demystify this highly effective, but often feared and misunderstood, treatment.
By Julia Sullivan
I Was Diagnosed With Breast Cancer at 36. Here’s How I Caught It Early
Because I wanted to be a “good patient,” I came close to dropping my concerns.
By Lauren Gray
Here Are the Back Pain Remedies That Actually Work, According to Science
Plus a few that you should definitely steer clear of.
By Ali Finney
The Best Shoes for Anyone Who Deals With Plantar Fasciitis
Podiatrists and physical therapists share the sneakers, sandals, boots, and slippers that’ll keep your feet happy.
By Sarah Madaus and Sara Coughlin
3 Ways to Unclog a Miserably Stuffy Nose
If allergies, a cold, or something else has you blocked, don’t just try to blow through it.
By Alexis Berger
Health
‘Possibly Counterfeit’ Botox Has Been Linked to Hospitalizations and Illness in 2 States
Health officials say several women have reported botulism-like symptoms.
By Jessica Chia
3 Things to Do If Stress Is Killing Your Appetite
When you’re anxious or overwhelmed, eating can become a total afterthought.
By Jenna Ryu
How to Stop Spiraling If Health Anxiety Is Taking Over Your Brain
Worried that a random ache means you’re dying? Let’s take a sec to regroup.
By Katie Way
Life
3 Things to Do If You’re Terrified of Your Parent Dying
If watching them age is causing dark-thought spirals, here’s what a psychologist recommends.
By Cathryne Keller
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Mental Health
5 Little Ways to Show Up for a Friend Who’s Depressed
You don’t have to act as their therapist to make a meaningful difference.
By Jenna Ryu
Mental Health
How to Stop Completely Spiraling Every Time You Receive a Little Criticism
For anyone who starts tearing up at even the slightest hint of negative feedback.
By Jenna Ryu
Anne Hathaway Doesn’t Want to ‘Feel Ashamed’ of Her Past Miscarriage
“It’s really hard to want something so much and to wonder if you’re doing something wrong.”
By Jenna Ryu
Author Emmeline Clein on the ‘Machine’ That Fuels Eating Disorders and Grinds Up Young Women
“You’re less alone than you think—and less lost.”
By Hannah Dylan Pasternak
Life
How to Make Tuesdays Suck a Tiny Bit Less
We don’t talk enough about how the second day of the week is Very Bad.
By Julia Ries
What to Do If You’re Trapped in a Seemingly Never-Ending BV Cycle
We’ve been there—and it’s pure hell. Here’s how to put an end to it.
By Mara Santilli
I’m a Psychologist Who Gets Panic Attacks. Here’s the One Thing That Calms Me Down Instantly
Having this secret weapon in your pocket—literally—can interrupt that spiral of fear and anxiety.
By Jenna Ryu
Mental health
Megan Fox on What It’s Like to Be Called a ‘Sex Symbol’ While Having Body Dysmorphia
She said the pressure to live up to a specific image was “haunting.”
By Jenna Ryu
How to Tell When It’s Time to Start an Antidepressant
You don’t have to wait until things get “bad enough” to feel better.
By Kayla Blanton
How to Get Rid of a Canker Sore When It’s Ruining Your Life
Before desperately trying the first remedy you find on Reddit, read this.
By Jenna Ryu and Amy Marturana Winderl, C.P.T.
Life
What You Should—And Shouldn’t—Say to a Friend Going Through a Major Illness
It’s perfectly okay (encouraged, even!) to admit you’re at a total loss for words.
By Jenna Ryu
How to Tell If Your Lash Extensions Have Caused a Crusty Outbreak of Face Mites
Dryness, flakiness, and redness can be signs of unwanted guests.
By Ali Finney
Olivia Munn Has an ‘Aggressive’ Breast Cancer That Required a Double Mastectomy
Following a normal mammogram and genetic test, the actor says checking one last risk score saved her life.
By Jenna Ryu
Health
That Study About Cancer-Causing Chemicals in Acne Products Has Some Serious Flaws
It wasn’t published in a peer-reviewed journal, and the lab’s practices have been questioned in the past.
By Jessica Chia