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- LifestyleAbby Haglage
Woman's e-cigarette habit leads to her 'cobalt lung' diagnosis – an incurable disease found only in metal workers
A 49-year-old woman developed "cobalt lung," an illness typically only found in metal workers, after vaping.
- WellnessRachel Grumman Bender
Study links permanent hair dye to increased risk of breast cancer, particularly among black women
Women who use permanent hair dye and chemical hair straighteners may be at an increased risk of breast cancer — particularly black women.
- WellnessRachel Grumman Bender
Doctors perform first heart transplant of its kind on military veteran: ‘It’s a monumental leap forward’
Doctors at Duke University Hospital performed the first heart transplant of its kind, called donation after circulatory death (DCD), on a military veteran.
- LifestyleRachel Grumman Bender
Here’s why perineum sunning isn’t a good idea
The wellness trend of “perineum sunning” is all about letting in a little light where the sun literally doesn’t shine. Here's why you shouldn't.
- WellnessAbby Haglage
Brushing your teeth may help reduce your risk of heart failure
A new study from the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology suggests that "improved oral hygiene care" can reduce the risk of heart failure. Here's what you need to know.
- LifestyleAndie Mitchell
How one woman lost 160 pounds without giving up her favorite food: pizza
After reaching 355 pounds at 21 years old, Megan Ling didn't recognize herself in the mirror anymore. Through a high protein, low carbohydrate diet, she lost 160 pounds.
- LifestyleRachel Grumman Bender
Here are the food recalls to be aware of before preparing Thanksgiving dinner
Before you start preparing Thanksgiving dinner, here are the food recalls happening in the U.S. that you need to be aware of.
- WellnessRachel Grumman Bender
Dog owner licked by pet dies after suffering ‘multi-organ’ failure
Dogs (and cats) have bacteria in their mouths that, in rare cases, can cause a serious, and even fatal, infection in humans.
- LifestyleAndie Mitchell
How weight-loss surgery helped one wife lose 271 pounds
After struggling with her weight for years, Madi McKinnon had weight-loss surgery. "There are still some people out there who think that surgery is the 'easy way out' — it’s anything but," she says.
- Pop CultureElena Sheppard
Sarah Hyland posts Instagram photo she ‘hated’ for her ‘invisible illness warriors’
The Modern Family actress wants fans to be gentle with their bodies.
- LifestyleRachel Grumman Bender
3 STDs have skyrocketed in the U.S., new CDC report says — here’s what you need to know
The rates of three STDs — gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis — have reached an all-time high in the U.S., according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- WellnessRachel Grumman Bender
Here’s what eating Thanksgiving dinner does to your body
With so many delicious dishes within reach on Thanksgiving, it’s hard not to get carried away by filling your plate — and your belly — to capacity.
- BeautyWoman's Day
13 Tricks For Taking a Picture-Perfect Christmas Card Photo
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- WellnessKorin Miller
How to know if your teen's headache is something more serious
Headaches are a normal part of life, so it’s hardly shocking when a teenager has one. Still, it can raise some internal alarms, especially if your teen’s headache seems worse than usual.
- LifestyleRachel Grumman Bender
What you need to know about intermittent fasting — and who should avoid it
The popular weight-loss trend of intermittent fasting has continued to gain steam, with celebrities extolling its virtues. Here's what you need to know about it.
- WellnessRachel Grumman Bender
People aged 110 and older have ‘unique’ immune cells that may help them live longer, says study
People who live to be 110 years old and beyond — known as supercentenarians — have a secret weapon in their immune system, and it may be why they’re able to live such long, healthy lives.
- WellnessRachel Grumman Bender
Dollar Tree under fire from FDA for selling ‘potentially unsafe drugs’ — here’s what you need to know
The Food and Drug Administration fired off a warning letter to Greenbrier International — which does business as Dollar Tree — for selling “potentially unsafe drugs” from foreign manufacturers with multiple violations.
- LifestylePaulina Cachero
Shortage of life-saving drug leaves immune-deficient patients in 'terrifying' spot: 'no replacement'
A little-known drug shortage, of immune globulin (IG) poses a threat to thousands with immune deficiencies. One mom explains how it could impact her sons' lives.
- LifestyleRachel Grumman Bender
Dementia is the ‘top public health crisis,’ declare 4 former surgeons general
In an op-ed, four former U.S. surgeons general say that dementia is the “top public health crisis,” in an effort to call attention to the rapid rise of the disease.
- LifestyleRachel Grumman Bender
Genetics may be the reason why you hate vegetables, study shows
Can't stand to eat your vegetables? Your genetics may be to blame, making vegetables taste extremely bitter, according to a new study.
- WellnessAndie Mitchell
Veteran and former ‘heavy drinker’ on how he lost 105 pounds
Nick Laustrup, who says his drinking and his weight became a problem after he was released from the military, lost 105 pounds
- WellnessRachel Grumman Bender
Heavy weed use linked to higher risk of stroke in young people, says new study
Young adults who use marijuana appear to have a higher risk of stroke, according to a new study. The study's lead author explains why.
- WellnessKorin Miller
How one mom uses easy crafts for kids to have fun when it's too cold to play outside
“We’re able to connect and be creative together. It’s fun to watch it come to life,” Ginger Parrish tells Yahoo Lifestyle.
- LifestyleElise Solé
13-year-old Broadway star Laurel Griggs reportedly dies from asthma — here's why attacks can be fatal
Andy Griggs told the Page Six that his daughter was born with asthma, for which she took medication, and that three years ago she experienced a serious attack, making her parents vigilant about their daughter’s health.
- WellnessAOL.com Editors
Take a look inside Ivanka Trump's daily diet
Whereas her father may be known for his affinity for Diet Coke and fast food, Ivanka Trump's diet couldn't be more different.
