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Stuck on hue Can skin really turn green like in ‘Wicked’? The truth about chlorosis, ‘the lost disease’ of teen girls
In Wicked, Elphaba has bright green skin, the result of her mother drinking a suspicious elixir while pregnant — but in the real world, young women used to be diagnosed with the “green sickness.”
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NY coalition proposes first-in-the-nation cap on hospital clinic bills
A broad coalition is backing state legislation that would impose a first-in-the-nation cap on medical bills -- aimed at New York's hospitals that own or house outpatient clinics and charge...
This type of mushroom could slow cancer tumor growth — and extend your survival
"We’re finding that plant-derived substances may one day be used to support traditional cancer treatment and prevention practices," said Shiuan Chen, a professor from the City of Hope’s Department of...
I'm a therapist — how rewatching a comfort show like Gilmore Girls is actually good for your health
Comfort TV rewatches no doubt feel cozy, but according to psychotherapist Jill Lewis, there are several real ways they can be a mental health boost.
This sneaky sign of dementia can show up a decade before other symptoms
Nearly 7 million Americans have been diagnosed with dementia, which gradually destroys memory, thinking skills and the capacity to perform basic tasks.
Are you getting more sleep than the average New Yorker? Which boroughs catch the most Z's
In the city that never sleeps, some boroughs actually catch less shut-eye than others.
Too much of this common type of dust can cause coughing, bronchitis, and even cancer
Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5), or particulate matter smaller than 2.5 micrometers in diameter, can be a concern if you have a lot of clutter in your house.
The scientific reason why yo-yo dieting is so common
"We’ve found a molecular basis for the yo-yo effect," said Ferdinand von Meyenn, professor of nutrition and metabolic epigenetics at ETH Zurich university in Switzerland.
I'm a pharmacist and would never take these supplements — beware a viral social media trend
"I think you're gonna be surprised at most of these," longtime UK pharmacist Amina Khan said.
Having too many pictures and unread emails on your phone might mean you have this mental disorder
"We all deal with digital clutter more than we think that we do," said Dr. Susan Albers, a clinical psychologist at the Cleveland Clinic.
Can COVID-19 help the body fight cancer? Shocking new study links virus to shrinking tumors
Scientists have discovered a surprising silver lining of COVID-19 infection. A new study by researchers at Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, revealed a correlation between COVID-19...
Eat junk food when you're stressed? These 2 drinks can help your body reset
A new study is good news for stressed-out chocoholics.
'Winter penis' could reduce sex organ size by up to 50%, doctor warns
Don't let the cold weather keep you from heating up in the bedroom.
Diabetes rates have quadrupled since 1990 — here's the 4 reasons why
The number of people living with diabetes worldwide has quadrupled in the past two decades, with 830 million people diagnosed as of 2022, as published this week in The Lancet.
The negative seed oil hype is all wrong, experts say — the problem is American 'overconsumption'
Never mind the canola contrarians, the peanut pooh-poohers and the grapeseed gloom-and-doomers, say the pros.
Human case of bird flu confirmed in Oregon, linked to poultry plant
"There is no evidence of person-to-person transmission and the risk to the public is low," the CDC said.
Chewing this type of gum may decrease the risk of giving birth prematurely — doc admits: 'It surprised us all'
In the US, preterm birth accounts for about 10% of births annually.
I’m a pharmacist — the best value medications at Dollar Tree, including a $1.25 ‘lifetime supply’ gel
He raved about "the best product that Dollar Tree has," which he uses himself.
Ozempic may be better at treating alcoholism than leading meds: study
A new study suggests drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may help people reduce their alcohol intake.