handsome Black Man Washing Head in shower
handsome Black Man Washing Head in shower

What Happens When You Take a Cold Shower

Try it for a month to see the benefits.

colon cancer ribbon ways we're unhealthy
colon cancer ribbon ways we're unhealthy

Do You Need a Colonoscopy Every 10 Years?

A new study questions the current recommendation.

Woman sitting with laptop rubbing her shoulder.
Woman sitting with laptop rubbing her shoulder.

6 Ways to Reduce the Health Risks of Sitting

Being sedentary is a major mistake, experts warn.

Woman using computer at home
Woman using computer at home

Emailing Your Doctor Could Start Costing You Money

Here's what you can expect to pay.

A young woman with curly hair wearing a sky-blue t-shirt drinks coffee in her kitchen
A young woman with curly hair wearing a sky-blue t-shirt drinks coffee in her kitchen

What Happens When You Stop Drinking Coffee

Here's how your body will respond, doctors say.

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Man buying something from pharmacist with mask on

5 Questions To Ask Before Taking Statins

A pharmacist says this is what you need to know.

Nervous man seeing bad dream during sleeping, cant waking up, stressful life
Nervous man seeing bad dream during sleeping, cant waking up, stressful life

6 Health Problems That May Show Up in Dreams

Don't dismiss that nightmare too quickly.

Woman putting moisturizer on her hand.
Woman putting moisturizer on her hand.

What Happens When You Use Too Much Hand Cream

We asked the experts.

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energy before noon

4 Reasons to Swap Your Bar Soap for Body Wash

Health experts say there are some major benefits.

Unrecognizable woman washes the foam off her feet in the shower
Unrecognizable woman washes the foam off her feet in the shower

Do You Need to Wash Your Legs in the Shower?

A dermatologist weighs in on the controversy.

A senior couple standing in the kitchen and trying a taste over the stove
A senior couple standing in the kitchen and trying a taste over the stove

Eating Small Meals May Be Better Than Intermittent Fasting

A new study compares the two weight loss plans.

Woman applying lip balm
Woman applying lip balm

What Happens When You Use Too Much Lip Balm

Doctors say there can be side effects.

Woman in the shower
Woman in the shower

4 Reasons Not to Take a Shower in the Morning

Here's what doctors have to say.

Suzanne Somers Says Hormones Keep Her Young
Suzanne Somers Says Hormones Keep Her Young

Suzanne Somers Says Hormones Keep Her Young

These doctors say it could be dangerous.

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james hamblin giving a ted talk

This Doctor Hasn't Showered in Years

Here's why he thinks others should join him.

white woman cooking with a gas stove
white woman cooking with a gas stove

Gas Stoves Could Be Harming Your Health

Doctors explain the risks.

Black woman suffering from dry eyes using eye drops
Black woman suffering from dry eyes using eye drops

What Happens When You Use Too Many Eye Drops?

We asked doctors for the lowdown.

Martina Navratilova speaking on stage
Martina Navratilova speaking on stage

How Martina Navratilova Discovered She Has Cancer

The tennis star called the news a "double whammy."

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Male medicine doctor hand hold clipboard pad and give prescription to patient

A New Drug Slashed Cholesterol by 70 Percent

Find out if it might be right for you.

Sinbad Is Learning To Walk Again After Stroke
Sinbad Is Learning To Walk Again After Stroke

Sinbad Is Learning To Walk Again After Stroke

His family shares the heartbreaking details.