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5 Types of Toxic In-Laws—and How to Deal With Each
It’s no coincidence that toxic in-laws are such a popular trope in movies—and the star of some of the juiciest,…
This Year’s Flu Is Different. Doctors Explain the Symptoms
It’s not shocking to see cases of the flu jump up during respiratory virus season. But there’s been enough talk…
The 4 Reasons You Get Sugar Cravings, According to Experts
Sometimes (or, um, many times), your body decides it wants a bag of Sour Patch Kids or a chocolate bar,…
8 Great Responses to Use When a Relative Comments on Your Food or Body
Holiday gatherings have long been fraught with unsolicited comments about food, bodies, and weight from extended family. But this year,…
25 Easy Ways to Make Flying More Comfortable
It’s not a skill I brag about a lot, but I’m good at going to the airport and getting on…
It Took 5 Years to Get a Cancer Diagnosis. Here’s What it Taught Me About Advocating for Myself
In 2022, I switched primary care doctors, thinking perhaps if I saw a fellow woman of color, she would better…
Wicked Forced Me to Have a Conversation I Hoped My Daughters Could Avoid
A couple of weeks ago, I took my 8- and 11-year-old daughters to see Wicked: For Good. We all enjoyed…
The FDA Just Approved a Brain Tumor Warning for Depo-Provera
“Meningiomas are especially sensitive to progesterone,” Dr. D’Amico explains. “The Depo-Provera shot contains high doses of a synthetic form of…
10 High-Protein Vegetables to Try If You Just Can’t Take Any More Beans
Veggies have many all-star nutrients—fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, to name a few—but protein isn’t typically considered one of them….