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- WellnessTanya Edwards
Study finds the body-positive movement is probably contributing to the obesity crisis
The normalization of plus-size bodies may be having a negative impact on our health, a study says.
WellnessElise SoléMillionaire tech mogul John McAfee claims his 'incompetent enemies' tried to kill him
After a brief absence from social media, the tech mogul claimed that his "enemies [managed] to spike something that I ingested. However, I am more difficult to kill than anyone can possibly imagine. I am back."
LifestyleKerry JustichSarah Hyland hospitalized: 'Modern Family' actress shares shocking photo of swollen face
Sarah Hyland shared a selfie from the hospital. The actress has previously opened up about suffering from kidney dysplasia.
- WellnessThe Mighty
When My Doctor Thought I Was Getting Too Much Sleep
Sometimes even doctors aren't aware of how much sleep a person needs, even if they're healthy.
- BeautyThe Zoe Report
Gel Manicures Can Increase Your Risk Of Cancer, According To A Dermatologist
Gel manicures always come hand in hand with a twinge of guilt. While the rock-hard polish has some serious staying power, drying your hands under the warm glow of those UV or LED (they still emit UVA light) curing lamps feels a little…wrong. Turns out, your gut reaction isn’t failing you: There are some dangers involved, […]
WellnessBrittany Jones-CooperThis 'ugly duckling' marking could signal the deadliest skin cancer
Over the past decade, people have gotten more serious about sun protection and for one very good reason — melanoma. From 1982 to 2011 rates of melanoma in the U.S. doubled, and the American Cancer Society estimates that there will be more than 90,000 new cases in 2018. While it isn’t the most common type of skin cancer, it is the most serious.
- Pop CultureHope Schreiber
People spent $38 on unfiltered 'Hot Dog Water,' and the artist behind it hopes to encourage critical thinking
A pleasant enough sales pitch may have some people shelling out $38 for a product you can make yourself with a packet of Oscar Meyer wieners and some boiling water.
- BeautySelf
9 Makeup Tips for People Whose Eyes Water All the Time
Sometimes waterworks are unavoidable.
- WellnessThe Cheat Sheet
The Sad Truth Behind How Long John McCain Is Actually Expected to Live With Brain Cancer
John McCain's lived with a rare form of brain cancer for longer than many doctors expected. Here's how much time he probably has left.
- LifestyleAndie Mitchell
How one woman lost 100 pounds: 'If you are in the right mindset, nothing can stop you'
Johannah Mullenix is 34, 5’7”, and currently weighs 134 pounds. In 2013, after struggling with being overweight since she was a teenager, she decided she needed to live a healthier life for herself and her son. This is her weight-loss story.
- Pop CultureCindy Arboleda
After little boy is ridiculed for wearing lipstick, brave family members take a stand
When Diksha Bijlani's 9-year-old cousin — a fan of painting his nails and wearing lipstick — came to stay for the summer, he became the butt of cruel jokes in a household she describes as "stereotypical alpha male-centric."
- LifestyleYahoo Style UK team
A woman's tweet about what to do if you're approached by an unaccompanied service dog has gone viral
A viral tweet has provided a much-needed explanation of what you need to do if you’re approached by an unaccompanied service dog.
- WellnessAlexandra Emanuelli
Does Sparkling Water Hydrate You As Well As Regular Water?
As the weather heats up and we all begin looking for delicious (and healthy)
- WellnessKorin Miller
What every parent needs to know about 'gaming disorder'
Video game addiction in kids has clear signs. Here's what they are — and what to do.
- WellnessInside Edition
California ER Doctor Suspended After Video Shows Her Berating Patient: 'Are You Dead Sir?'
Dr. Beth Keegstra thought the patient, Samuel Bardwell, was trying to score prescription drugs.
WellnessAssociated PressCompulsive video-game playing could be mental health problem
GENEVA (AP) — Obsessive video gamers know how to anticipate dangers in virtual worlds. The World Health Organization says they now should be on guard for a danger in the real world: spending too much time playing.
WellnessAgence-France PresseVideo gaming addictive like crack: WHO
Video gaming can be addictive in the same way as cocaine or gambling, the World Health Organization said Monday in a much anticipated update of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11).
Pop CultureKerry Justich'It actually really works:' This diet is more than a fad for Mama June after she lost 300 pounds
Mama June shed an astounding 300 pounds, and she says she now owes the keto diet for keeping it off.
- LifestyleNewsweek
Black Woman, Daughter Asked if They Showered Before Using Hotel Pool by Guest Posing as Health Inspector
A black woman said she and her daughter experienced “blatant racism” when a white man posing as a health inspector asked them if they had showered before using a pool at a hotel in Pasadena, California, during their vacation. Carle Wheeler posted a video of the incident on Facebook on Wednesday, claiming she and her daughter were at the pool when they were approached by a white man. The man claimed to be a health inspector who asked them if they had showered before entering the swimming pool.
- WellnessKorin Miller
Honey Smacks sickens 73 people in 31 states: But how can dry cereal carry salmonella?
Several strains of salmonella have evolved and developed an ability to tolerate dry environments where they needed moisture in the past to survive.
- WellnessKristen Adaway
Is Stress Causing Hair Loss?
Everyone experiences intermittent stress in life. Professional and personal
- WellnessKorin Miller
The Mediterranean diet has been called into question, but experts say it's still worthy
Now, a 2013 landmark study about the Mediterranean diet has been called into question — but experts say the way of eating is still worthy.
- LifestyleLindsay Tigar
8 healthy on-the-go snacks that are nutritionist-approved
What nutritionists chow down on when they need a snack.
