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Is That Mole Cancerous?

The size, shape and color of moles may offer clues that point to melanoma

Why UV Protection Matters When You’re Choosing Sunglasses

UV protection blocks harmful rays to protect your eyes and the skin around them

Are There Disadvantages of Knee Replacement Surgery?

Like other surgeries, there are small risks for complications and potential long-term restrictions

Fluoride: Benefits, Safety and What To Know

Fluoride has the power to make your teeth stronger

Autism Acceptance Month

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How Common Is Autism?

Current research suggests 1 of every 31 children in the U.S. has ASD — and that’s probably an undercount

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Does Autism Run in Families?

The simple answer is ‘yes’ — but the ‘why’ is much more complex

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Signs of Autism in Girls and Women — and Why They Can Be Overlooked

Differences in symptom presentation may lead to women and girls being underdiagnosed

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How To Pursue an Autism Diagnosis as an Adult

Find a psychiatrist or psychologist in your area who works with autistic adults — or reach out to a pediatric specialist if you can’t find one

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Understanding AuDHD

Autism and ADHD often go hand in hand, giving rise to the term AuDHD

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Think You’re Autistic? Why You Shouldn’t Diagnose Yourself With an Online Quiz

Quiz results are unreliable and don’t grant you access to autism resources or support

Fad Diet Fails

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11 Ways To Spot a Fad Diet

Fad diets are typically based on incomplete or faulty research and should be avoided

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Can the Baby Food Diet Help You Lose Weight?

It can, but it isn’t sustainable, lacks nutritional balance and you’ll likely regain weight as soon as you start eating adult foods again

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The 10 Worst Ways To Lose Weight

Trying fad diets and skipping meals won’t do you any favors

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The HCG Diet Is Ineffective and Unsafe

The U.S. FDA prohibits HCG use without a prescription — and the hormone isn’t approved for weight loss at all

Back Pain Causes and Care

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12 Ways To Treat Your Back Pain Without Surgery

From physical and biofeedback therapy to nerve ablations and blocks, there are many nonsurgical options for managing back pain

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Is Constipation Causing Your Back Pain?

It might be, but it’s more likely that your symptoms of constipation and back pain are caused by underlying conditions

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Why Your Lower Back Pain Is Worse in the Morning (and What To Do About It)

Your sleep position, immobility, mattress and underlying conditions can all cause morning back pain

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Is Your Upper Back Pain a Sign of Cancer?

Upper back pain usually has other causes, but pay attention if you have other symptoms or a history of cancer

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3 Ways Alcohol May Be Contributing to Your Back Pain

Drinking alcohol can cause nerve pain, dehydration and weight gain, which can all lead to back pain

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Find Relief From Back Pain With These Home Remedies

Get moving, use cold packs, and try yoga and stretches to ease back pain

Care for Your Kidneys

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Is It Safe To Do a Kidney Detox?

Your kidneys don’t necessarily need a special cleanse, but they could benefit from some TLC

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The Basics of Chronic Kidney Disease Self-Care

Mindful eating, physical activity and quality sleep are just a few ways to protect your kidney function

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Can You Stop Kidney Stones From Forming?

Food and drink choices, plus your weight and activity level, can all play a role

Recent Articles

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April 3, 2026/Weight Loss
Counting the Number of Calories in a Pound of Fat

Some still turn to a 500-calorie deficit to lose weight, but that approach isn’t always effective or healthy

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April 3, 2026/Chronic Pain
How Often Can You Take Ibuprofen?

Lower your risk by sticking to the right dose and avoiding long-term use without medical guidance

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April 2, 2026/Children’s Health
How Soon Should You Start Your Baby on a Bedtime Routine?

Consistency at an early age is key to getting your little one ready to sleep all night

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April 2, 2026/Digestive
Poisonous Mushrooms: What You Need To Know

There’s no easy way to tell whether a mushroom is poisonous or safe — and making a wrong choice can be deadly

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Tips To Prepare for and Recover From a Mastectomy

To help yourself heal, prepare your home for recovery ahead of time and tend to your physical and mental health

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April 1, 2026/Exercise & Fitness
Core Exercises for All Levels

Clamshells, Pallof presses and Romanian deadlifts can help strengthen and build core muscles

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April 1, 2026/Mental Health
What Does It Mean To Be ‘California Sober’?

This ‘harm reduction’ approach to sobriety involves subbing one substance for another — a method that isn’t backed by research

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April 1, 2026/Mental Health
Why Summer Depression Happens — and How To Cope

Seasonal depression is usually associated with cold weather, but it can affect you in the summer, too

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Living With Chronic Conditions

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Understanding Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
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Understanding Chronic Hives
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Living Well With Hidradenitis Suppurativa
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Understanding Vasomotor Symptoms: Hot Flashes and Night Sweats
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Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease
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Living With Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Living With IgA Nephropathy and C3G Kidney Diseases
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Living With Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
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Managing Diabetes-Related Macular Edema
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Living With Huntington’s Disease
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Living With Advanced Gastric Cancer