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Kate and Oliver Hudson Get Candid on The Importance of Family, Wellness, and Enjoying Your 40s

Throughout 2020, many of us spent more time with family than usual— after all, it was tough to see anyone else! So, as the year comes to an end, Health wanted to celebrate those very special bonds, and we could think of no better way to do that than with an uplifting, fun convo between hilarious and charming siblings Kate and Oliver Hudson.

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I Want to Cry But I Can’t: How I Learned to Grieve After Dry Eye Took My Tears

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Why Are Black Women More Likely To Suffer Hypertension? Researchers Point to Discrimination

FridaMom Just Shared Pictures of Real, Unedited, Postpartum Breasts to Show What Boobs Actually Look Like After Childbirth

‘Femtech’ Is Busting Taboos Around Women’s Health and Wellness—But What Is It Exactly?

The Latest on the COVID-19 Outbreak

How Are the Spanish Flu and COVID-19 Alike? Here's What Doctors Say

'Community Spread' Is Being Blamed for Over 900 Cases of COVID in Mayo Clinic Staffers—Here's How That Happens

Are Chills a Sign of COVID-19? Here’s What Experts Say

3 Ways to Celebrate Thanksgiving Safely During COVID-19

This Woman Just Got a Double Lung Transplant After Spending 45 Days on a Ventilator Fighting COVID-19

Latest

How to Lose Weight Fast, but in the Safest Way Possible

Oprah Thinks Everyone Needs Her Favorite Winter Coat, and It’s on Sale Early for Black Friday

The Lululemon Black Friday Sale Launched Early This Year—Here’s What You Need to Start Shopping ASAP

7 Reasons Your Pee is Cloudy //

Infected People Who Aren’t Showing COVID Symptoms Are Causing Most of the Spread, CDC Says

This Man’s Diarrhea and Vomiting Were Actually Caused by Parasitic Worms in His Stomach //

Cold & Flu

This Is Exactly How Long You Can Be Contagious with a Cold, According to Doctors

Unfortunately, you may not be in the clear as soon as your nose stops running.

How to Know if Your Post-Flu Shot Shoulder Pain is Something More Serious

The side effect is rare, but underdiagnosed.

What Is In the Flu Shot? Here’s How Experts Explain Common Ingredients

Remember: the ingredients in your flu vaccine are there to keep you safe from a deadly virus.

This 24-Year-Old Shares How She Lost Her Colon and Rectum to IBD in Viral TikTok Video //

Nearly 3,500 Reviewers Say This Bedside Lamp Lulls Them to Sleep—and Now It’s 59% Off

This Is the Most Common Cause of Fever, According to Doctors //

This Is the Hair Oil Jennifer Garner Swears by for Repairing Thinning Hair

Mom of 10 Dies Days After Giving Birth to First Daughter: 'She Prayed for a Girl,' Husband Says

Medical Guardian Review 2020

Your Healthcare

Sign Up for Health Benefits!

Don't let Medicare's enrollment period—which ends December 7, 2020—sneak up on you.

Your Estate Planning Checklist: How to Make a Will and Where to Find Expert Help

How should your assets be divided? Who will make health care decisions for you if you're incapacitated? Addressing these and other end-of-life questions is more important than ever.

Health Insurance Jargon Defined

Totally confused by health insurance? This guide to basic terms—like COBRA and the Affordable Care Act— should help.

Bay Alarm Medical Review 2020

Patrick Quinn, Co-Founder of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, Dies at 37 after 7-Year Battle With the Disease //

Black Friday Is the Best Time to Save on Mattresses—Here Are 12 Deals You Don’t Want to Miss

Why You Shouldn’t Just Ignore Cold Sweats, According to Experts //

This $20 Knee Support Pillow Is the Key to Soothing Joint Pain, According to Reviewers

I Want to Cry But I Can’t: How I Learned to Grieve After Dry Eye Took My Tears //

Retail Therapy

This $20 Knee Support Pillow Is the Key to Soothing Joint Pain, According to Reviewers

With over 4,000 five-star ratings, the budget-friendly buy has plenty of backing.

This Under-$50 Air Purifier Is the Key to Fighting Bad Odors at Home

“After using it every night on my nightstand, I no longer wake up with a stuffy nose.”

Shoppers Say This $24 Touch-Free Hand Sanitizer Dispenser Is the Key to a More Hygienic Home

It’s a simple way to keep germs at bay.

Olivia Culpo Just Underwent Surgery for Endometriosis After Years of ‘Excruciatingly Painful’ Periods //

How Much Sex Is Too Much? Here's What Experts Say

Marcia Cross's Anal Cancer Treatment Came With Some 'Gnarly' Side Effects—Here's What to Know //

Coronavirus Home Tests: How They Work, What They Cost, and How Accurate They Are //

Windburn Can Actually Really Damage Your Skin—Here’s What to Know //

'Community Spread' Is Being Blamed for Over 900 Cases of COVID in Mayo Clinic Staffers—Here's How That Happens //

Misdiagnosed

This Woman Had Endometriosis Since She Was a Teen, but Doctors Insisted Her Symptoms Were All in Her Head

The pain started when 22-year-old Madelyn Morneault got her first period at 13 and became unbearable by her sophomore year of college. Doctors blamed depression, anxiety, and grief—until surgery showed something different.

Before She Was Diagnosed With Multiple Sclerosis, This Dancer and DJ Saw 14 Specialists

It took three years and countless doctors and physical therapists for Diane Palaganas, 36, to find out what was really causing the leg tremors and weakness that made it increasingly difficult to continue her dancing career.

This Woman Had Burning Breast Pain, but 4 Doctors Told Her 'Breast Cancer Doesn't Hurt'

The burning pain in Sarah Dickinson's right breast started when she was pregnant, and doctors explained it as a side effect of her developing milk ducts. But an ultrasound after she gave birth showed something more serious.

This Under-$50 Air Purifier Is the Key to Fighting Bad Odors at Home

6 Ways to Keep Your Bones and Body Healthy As You Age //

4 Benefits of Fennel, According to a Nutritionist //

Jennifer Lopez, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Hailey Bieber Are All Fans of This Reusable Face Mask Brand

FridaMom Just Shared Pictures of Real, Unedited, Postpartum Breasts to Show What Boobs Actually Look Like After Childbirth //

MasterChef Junior Contestant Ben Watkins Died From Angiomatoid Fibrous Histiocytoma—Here's What That Is //

Working It Out

The #TabletopChallenge Is All Over TikTok—So We Asked a Personal Trainer to Explain How to Master It

The #tabletopchallenge, a viral TikTok trend, requires core and leg strength. We asked a personal trainer what you need to know to nail it safely.

The Stand Up Challenge Is Going Viral on TikTok—This Trainer Explains Why It's So Dangerous

Watch this video before you give the trend a try.

8 Moves for a Stronger and More Stable Core

Your middle is your body’s powerhouse.

An Ohio Wedding Spread COVID-19 to 32 Guests, and Also the Bride and Groom //

Mouthwash Can Kill Coronavirus in 30 Seconds—But Doctors Warn There's More to Know //

Mississippi COVID-19 Unit Nurse Dies in the Same Ward Where She Treated Patients

A Humidifier Could Help Protect You From COVID-19—and We’ve Got the Perfect One

This Makeup Artist With Chronic Eczema Doesn’t Hide Her Flare-Ups—She Makes Them Stand Out

28-Year-Old Nurse Dies from COVID-19 Complications Hours After Filming Goodbye Video from Hospital Bed

Mental Health

How Katie Couric Learned to Care For Herself After Losing Her First Husband and Sister to Cancer

It's okay to not be okay.

One in 5 COVID-19 Survivors Will Develop Mental Illness, a New Study Found—So We Asked an Expert Why

Mental illness as well as dementia are alarming potential outcomes of recovering from coronavirus infection.

Casey Goode Took Zoloft During Her Pregnancy—What Doctors Say About Antidepressants and Pregnancy

The singer reveals how she felt after learning her son had symptoms related to the antidepressant she'd been taking.

How Are the Spanish Flu and COVID-19 Alike? Here's What Doctors Say //

Shoppers Say This $24 Touch-Free Hand Sanitizer Dispenser Is the Key to a More Hygienic Home

Rebel Wilson Reveals How Her Habits Have Changed During Her Weight Loss Journey

How Katie Couric Learned to Care For Herself After Losing Her First Husband and Sister to Cancer //

Rosie Perez Opens Up About the One Activity That Keeps Her Calm in Stressful Times //

8 Health Benefits of Walnuts, According to a Nutritionist //

Diet & Nutrition

4 Benefits of Fennel, According to a Nutritionist

Not very familiar with this bulbous seasonal veggie? Here's what to know.

8 Health Benefits of Walnuts, According to a Nutritionist

All the ways this nut can help your body, plus how to add more of it to your meals and snacks.

7 Thanksgiving Recipes That You Won’t Believe Are Vegan

Vegan gravy? Yes, please.

What to Know About Overactive Bladder, Including Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options //

The Best Medical Alert Systems to Keep You or a Loved One Safe

Jennifer Lopez’s Hair Stylist Used a $50 Curling Iron to Create Her People’s Choice Awards Updo

Jennifer Lopez Relied On This $30 Mascara for Her Mega-Full Lashes at the People’s Choice Awards

This Anti-Wrinkle Pillow Is the Unexpected Anti-Aging Product You Need to Add to Your Routine

Eva Mendes Shares Skincare Procedure That's Like 'Being Tortured' on Instagram—But What Does It Do? //

womenIRL

This Makeup Artist With Chronic Eczema Doesn’t Hide Her Flare-Ups—She Makes Them Stand Out

She used the pain and trauma of this skin condition as inspiration for a bold, sought-after look.

People With Limb Differences Are ‘Horrified’ By the Portrayal of Disabilities in ‘The Witches’ Movie

"When I look at the pictures of [Anne Hathaway] with her witch hands, it brings tears to my eyes because I see MY hand in the photos."

I Quit Dieting for Good—But Escaping Diet Culture Was a Whole Other Factor

"No one ever told me that even when you give up your relationship with diet culture, the rest of the world doesn’t give up theirs."

Emma Roberts Says She Took Her Infertility Issues Personally

Sutton Foster’s Idea of Self-Care Happens in Her Kitchen—And It’s So Relatable //

Are Chills a Sign of COVID-19? Here’s What Experts Say //

How Long Does Coronavirus Last? What to Expect if You Contract COVID-19 //

Taylor Swift's Hair Hasn't Been This Dark in Years

How to Prevent Glasses From Fogging When You Wear a Mask, According to an MD Who's Used This Trick for Years //

Sexual Health

Do Guys Get Boners When They Poop? People Are Asking, Thanks to a Viral TikTok Post

We're a little unsure of what we read on TikTok, so we took the question to two doctors.

What Does It Mean to Be Androsexual? Here's What Experts Say

Here's how this identity is expressed.

TikTok Doctors Are Calling Out the 'Husband Stitch'—Here's Why It's So Problematic

No, your doctor doesn't want or need to "throw in an extra one."

51-Year-Old Gives Birth to Her Granddaughter After Serving as Daughter's Surrogate

Vera Wang Reacts to Her Sports Bra Photo Going Viral: 'I Was Totally Shocked'

Why Are Black Women More Likely To Suffer Hypertension? Researchers Point to Discrimination //

Paula Abdul’s Mantra Is a Reminder to Spread Kindness (Even When Times Feel Hard) //

TIkTok Users Swear By This Mascara Hack That Makes Green Eyes Pop //

Why Joe Biden's Promise to Support the Disability Community Is So Important to People Like Me //

Skin Conditions

Windburn Can Actually Really Damage Your Skin—Here’s What to Know

Just another reason to always wear sunscreen—even during the winter months.

Eva Mendes Shares Skincare Procedure That's Like 'Being Tortured' on Instagram—But What Does It Do?

This freaky-looking procedure might have scary-good results.

LeAnn Rimes Shares Photos Showing Her Psoriasis–Here's What to Know About This Chronic Skin Condition

"For so much of my life, I felt like I have to hide," the singer shared in an emotional and raw Instagram post.

A Maine Wedding Ignored Social Distancing and Mask Rules—And Led to 177 Cases of COVID-19 //

Even Insomniacs Are Sleeping ‘Like a Baby’ on These Soothing Aloe Vera Sheets

Jennifer Garner Swears by This Wrinkle Repair Oil From Amazon for Her Youthful Glow

‘Femtech’ Is Busting Taboos Around Women’s Health and Wellness—But What Is It Exactly?

This Retinol Moisturizer Gives You the Anti-Aging Benefits You Want Without the Irritation

How to Tell if Your Fatigue Is a Sign of COVID-19 //

Relationships

Louisiana Couple Welcomes Second Set of Identical Twins

Erin and Jake Credo welcomed twin girls Lola and Allie on Sept. 22, six years after the arrival of sons Cooper and Grant.

Jill Biden Is Going Viral for Adorably Ensuring Joe Biden Social Distances

In a now-viral moment, Jill makes sure Biden maintains proper social distancing.

Married Couple Die of Coronavirus 4 Minutes Apart, Holding Hands for the Last Time: 'They Were a Blessing'

Johnny Lee Peoples, 67, and his wife Cathy Darlene Peoples, 65, passed away of COVID-19 on Sept. 2, according to their joint obituary.

Everything You Need to Know Before Getting an IUD //

The #TabletopChallenge Is All Over TikTok—So We Asked a Personal Trainer to Explain How to Master It //

Former Ballerina With Alzheimer's Remembers Swan Lake Choreography—Doctors Explain The Phenomenon //

Helicopter Carrying Donor Heart Crashes on Hospital Roof Before Organ Is Dropped by Staffer

One in 5 COVID-19 Survivors Will Develop Mental Illness, a New Study Found—So We Asked an Expert Why //

16 Ways to Avoid Getting Sick This Cold and Flu Season

Wellness Warriors

TikTok Star Tabitha Brown On the Importance of Being a Black Woman in the Wellness Space

She’s a vegan foodie and a social media superstar, but it’s her sunny outlook and positive-vibe sharing that make her feel like a friend. Brown is changing the way her followers think about food (and life!), one recipe at a time.