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Body-positive blogger wishes she could hug the people who laugh at her

Jacqueline Adan says she’s been overweight all her life, and has always avoided going to the beach or pool. After losing 350 pounds though, she decided it was time to change that on a recent vacation in Mexico. “I was nervous to take my cover up off and to walk into the pool or walk on the beach,” the California preschool teacher wrote on Instagram.

An 8-Year-Old Girl, Bullied for Loving Bugs, Just Got Published in a Scientific Journal

Sophia Spencer is part of the #BugsR4Girls movement.

Friend of slain Georgia Tech student: 'If Scout was more gender-conforming, would it have been different?'

Scout Schultz, a Georgia Tech student, was shot by campus police on Saturday night, and a protest two days later led to arrests. In the aftermath of those events, Yahoo Lifestyle talked to a friend of Schultz’s to gain some perspective on what happened and why.

These Are the 15 Best Hair Colors for Fall 2017

This 24-year-old man dropped 100 pounds the healthy way after becoming 'addicted to losing weight'

After suffering an embarrassing incident at an amusement park, Milad Safi decided to conquer his emotional eating once and for all.

16 Pregnancy Apps That Answer All Your Questions

At their best, pregnancy apps can supplement info your doc's given you, keep you updated on your baby's development, and simply connect you with fellow moms-to-be who have the same questions and concerns as you do. Whether you're a seasoned Kegel-er or a total newcomer to pelvic floor exercises, this app deserves a spot on your phone. Childbirth can affect your pelvic floor strength (which you need to avoid incontinence and pain during sex), but adding a few basic exercises into your daily routine while pregnant is a great preventative measure.

The 24 Best Haircuts for Women Over 30

This woman hoped to get 1 retweet to raise breast cancer awareness — instead she got more than 200,000

“Tweeting this because my young daughter is fighting breast cancer,” a mom wrote in a social media post. “If it gets 1 retweet it might save a life.”

This is how a 'hot single female' got her electricity back after Irma

In a photo she posted to Facebook, Kynse Leigh, a recent organ-transplant recipient, stands in front of her house and some downed tree branches while making a plea through a hot-pink-lettered sign: “Hot single female seeks sexy lineman to electrify her life.”

Musician won't hide psoriasis anymore: 'I don't feel beautiful yet, but I do feel braver'

Musician Moira Dela Torre shared a candid Facebook post about having psoriasis and that she's done covering it up.

Kate Walsh Reveals She Was Diagnosed With a Large Brain Tumor 2 Years Ago: ‘I Just Left My Body’

The ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and ‘Private Practice’ star said playing a TV doctor didn’t prepare her for the experience.

No one really knows what's in your LaCroix

LaCroix fever has swept the country in the past few years, with news of the new Key Lime flavor making waves, and making LaCroix diehards — a.k.a. LaCroix boix – giddy with excitement.

Tom Brady's restrictive diet includes avocado ice cream and bone broth

Tom Brady adheres to an unconventional anti-inflammatory diet that he’s detailing in a new book, "The TB12 Method: How to Achieve a Lifetime of Sustained Peak Performance."

'I started taking massive doses': Felicity Huffman attributes success to probiotics and 'gut health'

Actress Felicity Huffman says that following a probiotic regimen has kept her life running smoothly, both personally and professionally.

Are Men Attracted to Women on Birth Control? Maybe Not, Study Indicates

A recent study published in PLOS One found whether a woman is on the pill or not can influence her voice tone, and potentially how attractive she is to men. Women who were not using hormonal contraceptives showed some changes in their voice across their menstrual cycle compared to their counterparts. Specifically, they had a lower minimum pitch in the late follicular phase, near ovulation, when fertility is the highest, compared to the menstrual phase.

What this supermodel wishes she knew as a teen: 'That I was precious'

"Anything like sex is such a taboo topic in Russia that we never had those conversations," says Natalia Vodianova.

Selena Gomez's lupus might go away after kidney transplant, expert reveals

About 1.5 million Americans have lupus, and it disproportionally affects women, many of whom develop it between the ages 15 and 44.

Exclusive: Aaron Carter's HIV and Medical Test Results Revealed

In the second part of our exclusive interview with Aaron Carter, the singer sits down with ER physician Dr. Travis Stork and gastroenterologist Dr. Jorge Rodriguez for the results of his STD tests, which also included an HIV test. The singer reached out to the show to set the record straight about his July arrest, drug abuse allegations, extreme weight loss, family issues, his sexuality and to hopefully gain a better understanding his health issues. Prior to the results, a visibly nervous Aaron tells The Doctors he is worried most about testing positive for HIV, as not all of his sexual experiences had been safe.

Exclusive: Will Aaron Carter Go to Rehab?

In the second part of our exclusive interview with Aaron Carter, ER physician Dr. Travis Stork and gastroenterologist Dr. Jorge Rodriguez urge the singer to get care at a rehab facility... but will he go? Following an emotional sit-down with The Doctors, where they revealed to Aaron that he tested negative for all STDs and that his liver, kidney, thyroid, and stomach are healthy, but that he is suffering from malnourishment and endangering his health with the mixing of prescription medications, the singer seems receptive to receiving help. Watch: Will Aaron Carter Take the First Step to Recovery?

Would You Pay for a Vagina Massage?

The following material contains mature subject matter and may not be suitable for young audiences. The massage, sometimes called a yoni or tantric massage includes touching, deep breathing and herbs and steam for "down there." And sometimes even an orgasmic release. The idea is to help your mind and body, releasing anxiety and stress and improve your sexual sensitivity and orgasms.

Can Lasers Restore Your Youth ‘Down There’?

Urologist Dr. Jennifer Berman puts the Mona Lisa Touch laser procedure to the test. Dr. Berman says she been dealing with stress incontinence and dryness in the private parts. Gynecologist Dr. Peter Weiss explains that in the Mona Lisa Touch procedure, “A CO2 fractionated laser treats women who have atrophic vaginitis in menopausal women, the thinning out and drying.” But it’s also helpful for women who haven’t yet reached menopause, like Dr. Berman.

Woman Addicted to Working out Exercises 8 Hours a Day!

Erin’s eating is disordered as well. “I don’t feel like I have an issue with food,“ Erin claims, but then she reveals that she had an eating disorder at age 15. “Food is also a problem,” Dr. Foster tells her.

Nose Surgery Changes Woman's Life – See the Astounding Transformation!

Pamela’s rare skin disorder was affecting her nose and ruining her life. Dermatologist Dr. Sonia Batra determined she was suffering from an advanced form of rosacea called Rhinophyma. Dermatologist Dr. Ann Zedlitz offered her skilled expertise and talents to help transform her nose.

Man Who Lost over 300 Pounds Removes Excess Skin

Zach, who lost over 300 pounds, is back to show off his new body after having his excessive skin removed. When he visited The Doctors, he had transformed from 460 pounds in 2014 to an amazing 150 pounds two years later following a gastric bypass. Zach was left an excessive amount of extra skin following his dramatic weight loss.

Pimple Poppers Go Head to Head!

The following material contains graphic images that may be disturbing. Dermatologist Dr. Sandra Lee, aka Dr. Pimple Popper, has racked up more than 170 million Youtube views for her gruesome extraction videos. Family Medicine Specialist Dr. John Gilmore, known as “Big Poppa,” has more than 10 million Youtube views and is rising fast in the pimple-popping ranks.