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- WellnessThe Mighty
University Cheerleader With Down Syndrome Denied From Every Sorority on Campus
Lillie Heigl tweeted an email she sent to George Mason University about her sister with Down syndrome not receiving a bid from a sorority.
- LifestyleHope Schreiber
'Good Morning America' co-anchor Lara Spencer age-shamed for not having 'young legs' for her Emmys look
Thankfully, these Negative Nancies were called out for being rude AF by saner fans.
- LifestyleKorin Miller
Birth control changed my life — and it has nothing to do with preventing pregnancy
For many women, hormonal birth control can be "life-altering" when it comes to helping with health issues from endometriosis to bleeding disorders.
- WellnessThe Mighty
Fighting My Way Out of My 'Dark Place' as a Black Woman With Depression in America
A woman describes what her "dark place" is like as a black person fighting against depression and racism in America.
- WellnessRachel Grumman Bender
Can the new Apple Watch save your life?
The watch has an electrical heart sensor that can take an electrocardiogram (ECG), detect atrial fibrillation, and notify you when your heart rate gets low or high.
- WellnessKorin Miller
Kate Beckinsale travels with butter in her suitcase ... is that safe?
The actress Kate Beckinsale doesn't like to travel without her Kerrygold grass-fed butter. But it's not without risks.
- LifestyleMaura Tarnoff
How one savvy mom realized her 6-year-old's frequent trips to the bathroom were something more serious
Mom Maura Tarnoff noticed her little boy was going to the bathroom several times during the night and then wetting his bed in the morning. Her gut told her something was seriously wrong.
- WellnessFiona Tapp
7 Questions You Should Ask Your Mom About Her Health ASAP
When it comes to assessing your risk for a variety of health conditions and
- WellnessPeople
Boy, 10, Survives After Being Impaled Through the Head by Foot-Long Meat Skewer
Boy Survives Being Impaled By Foot-Long Meat Skewer to the Face
- WellnessAndie Mitchell
How one man ate to lose 222 pounds: I used to sacrifice 'my life and health for momentary pleasure'
Stephen Ringo is 39, 5 feet 7, and currently weighs 190 pounds. In 2016, after undergoing a major life change, he decided to embark on a healthier path of self discovery. This is the story of his weight-loss journey.
- WellnessKrista Thurrott
Mom shares video of baby with whooping cough to show 'deadly' consequences of anti-vax movement
"Praying no other mom or dad ever have to witness their child endure this," Jessica Boren wrote.
- LifestyleHallie Levine
Why is the Pill still being blamed for weight gain?
Tales of weight gain from birth control pills are rife, but research doesn’t back them up.
- MusicSarah Carty
Olivia Newton-John diagnosed with cancer for 3rd time: 'I believe I will win'
Olivia Newton-John is battling cancer again, the Australian singer-actress revealed on Sunday, her third diagnosis in three decades.
- LifestyleBeth Greenfield
Topless protest alleges malpractice over breast-cancer surgery: 'Paternalism at its finest'
Kim Bowles, top left, led a handful of in-person supporters and great many online for a protest of the Cleveland Clinic, where, she alleges, a surgeon was unethical. It was a topless protest like no other: A determined woman marching through Cleveland, Ohio, not only without a shirt, but without breasts. Kim Bowles, a Pittsburgh scientist and mother of two, had undergone a double mastectomy following stage-3 cancer treatment in 2017, and had chosen to “go flat” — opting out of the complex breast reconstruction surgery that follows the majority of mastectomies. But instead, she says, her Cleveland Clinic surgeon blatantly ignored her wishes, leaving extra flaps and pouches of skin on her chest in case she were to “change her mind” in the future.
- WellnessTime
Marijuana Use Is on the Rise Among Baby Boomers According to a New Study
Since 2006, the number of "baby boomers" who have used marijuana has doubled
- WellnessHope Schreiber
Woman says she'll stop making fun of people taking selfies after noticing stroke symptoms in her own photos
The 63-year-old woman noticed her face was drooping on one side and her lips were twisted in her selfies.
WellnessErin DonnellyJoanna Gaines flooded with anti-vaccination comments after sharing photo of baby Crew at the doctor's office
Some fans urged the "Fixer Upper" star to avoid vaccinating her 2-month-old son after she posted an adorable family photo.
- StyleKerry Justich
For this curvy influencer, identifying as plus-size was 'like coming out to myself'
At the end of the day, says curvy influencer CeCe Olisa, "I’m the person that really matters. So even if [all my followers] all think I’m great, if I don’t, then that’s a problem."
- WellnessThe Mighty
How I Overcame Sexism in Medicine and Got My Diagnosis
Cat Saunders discusses sexism and how it causes healthcare disparities for women with chronic illness.
WellnessRachel Grumman BenderHow to find the best birth control method for you
From condoms and oral contraceptives to patches, implants, and IUDs — how to figure out which birth control method is right for you.
- WellnessElizabeth Di Filippo
Mother's warning goes viral after four-year-old daughter develops sepsis from trying on shoes without socks
"I knew you risk getting things like athlete's foot from trying on shoes but blood poisoning is far more serious."
- WellnessAndie Mitchell
The biggest struggle one woman faced on her journey to lose more than 100 pounds: 'I felt totally hopeless'
Ashley Lavigne is 27, is 5-foot-3, and currently weighs 123 pounds. In 2014, after struggling with her weight for most of her life, she decided to get healthier for the sake of her young son. This is her weight-loss story.
WellnessErin DonnellyNews host Rachael Bland dies after calling out critics who accused her of 'not trying hard enough' to beat breast cancer
A day before her death, Bland wrote about getting messages shaming her over her health and cancer treatment.
- WellnessKorin Miller
What is Yakult, the Japanese drink featured on 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before'?
A Japanese probiotic is selling out after making an appearance in Netflix's breakout hit of the summer. Here's why doctors say the trend is a healthy one.
- WellnessAndie Mitchell
The mental trick that helped one woman lose 140 pounds: It 'kept me motivated'
Kayla Cody is 26, 5-foot-2, and weighs 140 pounds. In 2013, after struggling with her weight for most of her life, she decided to get healthier in preparation for weight-loss surgery. Ultimately, she decided to lose the weight on her own. This is her weight-loss story.
