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19 Ways To Take Better Care Of Your Vagina
Let’s talk about what your vagina wants and needs. Kate Bubacz / Via BuzzFeed News It seemed like every other week there was a new product or procedure that promised to “improve” the vagina. There...
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Here's Why You Should Get A Flu Shot Right Now If You Haven't Already
The flu is widespread and active in the US. Here’s what you need to know. The US is currently experiencing an unusually nasty flu season, with 49 states reporting widespread activity. Seasonal...
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This Is What Will Happen To Your Body If You Eat A Tide Pod
The Tide Pod Challenge is a really bad idea, and here’s why. (TL;DR DON’T EAT THEM.) If you've been on the internet in the past week, you've probably read that people are eating Tide Pods for fun....
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13 Easy Cleanses You Should Definitely Try In 2018
No juice press or detox tea required. Just cleaning products and motivation. No, we aren't talking about juice cleanses. We're talking about literally cleansing some of the germiest places and items...
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This Flu Season Is Bad, With Doctor Visits And Deaths On The Rise
The 2017–18 flu season has been especially severe and deadly, and it’s not over yet. The flu is raging across the US, with widespread activity in 49 states, and influenza-associated deaths are on the...
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Here’s What You Need To Know About Cold Sores And Herpes
Let’s talk about cold sores, why you get them, and how you can treat them. You've probably heard about cold sores, or fever blisters, but you might not be completely sure about whether they are...
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Couple Infected With Parasitic Hookworms At Beach Share Horrifying Photos
Warning: graphic photos of worms in feet ahead. This is 22-year-old Katie Stephens and her boyfriend, Eddie Zytner. The Canadian couple recently went on a beach vacation in the Dominican Republic, but...
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Everything You Need To Know About The JUUL, Including The Health Effects
They’re supposed to help you quit smoking cigarettes, but with a cool design and flavors like fruit medley and creme brulee, critics say the nicotine-delivery device is maybe a bit too attractive for...
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The Flu Is Killing Children, And Here’s What Parents Need To Know
Here’s how to recognize flu symptoms and get your child treated. The US is in the middle of a severe flu season, and 63 children have died so far. Influenza hits the US every winter, but this year's...
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Norovirus Outbreak At The Olympics Is Now Spreading To Athletes
About 200 people at the Winter Olympics, including two Swiss skiers, have been infected with the germ that causes vomiting and diarrhea. Officials are currently scrambling to contain an outbreak of...
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Lena Dunham Had A Hysterectomy For Endometriosis. Here's What Experts Think
There are many different therapies for endometriosis, a condition that causes severe pelvic pain and bleeding, but hysterectomies typically aren’t one of them. On Wednesday, 31-year-old actress and...
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13 Reasons Why Your Vagina Might Hurt During Sex
Let’s talk about when sex hurts and what you can do about it. Sex can hurt for many reasons — both physiological and psychological — but here are some of the more common ones and how to deal with...
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Why Doctors Are Now Recommending Depression Screenings For All Teens
One in five teens experiences depression at some point, but many go undiagnosed. All teens ages 12 years or older should be screened for depression each year, according to new guidelines issued by the...
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This Woman Learned Her Birthmark Is a Sign She Fused With Her Twin In Utero
Chimerism is a rare genetic condition where an individual has two sets of DNA. Last year, musician Taylor Muhl learned that the unique birthmark on one side of her torso wasn't just skin deep. It...
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A 26-Year-Old Lost His Foot After An Infection With Flesh-Eating Bacteria
Raul Reyes woke up with a swollen foot. Four days later, it was amputated to save his life. Here’s what you need to know. (Warning: This post contains graphic photos.) Raul Reyes, a 26-year-old day...
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Here's What You Need To Know About The Deadly Lassa Fever Outbreak In Nigeria
Lassa fever is spread to humans from infected rodents. Here’s what you should know. An outbreak of Lassa fever in Nigeria has infected more than 350 people since January. Lassa fever is not new and...
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8 Women Who Kicked Ass And Made History As Doctors
Let’s talk about some of the most influential women in medicine. Elizabeth Blackwell You might've heard of Elizabeth Blackwell, who made history in 1849 when she became the first woman in America to...
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More People Are Getting Sick As The Salmonella Outbreak From Chicken Salad...
Chicken salad with a side of diarrhea and abdominal pain, anyone? A total of 170 people in seven states have gotten sick after eating chicken salad contaminated with Salmonella Typhimurium. Budgaugh /...
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Experts Are Investigating A Cluster Of Lung-Related Deaths In Dentists
Researchers analyzed patients at a specialty treatment center in Virginia and found a 23-fold higher rate of a serious lung condition in dentists than would normally be expected. Between 2000 and...
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A 20-Year-Old Gouged Out Her Own Eyes. Here’s What Makes People Do This.
Last month, Kaylee Muthart blinded herself. While shocking, this is not the first time someone has removed their own eyes. We spoke to an expert about the history of eye-gouging and why it happens....
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