Health
People Swear That Ice Caps Make Their Migraine Feel Better—Here’s What the Science Says
If you’re dealing with awful head pain, you might have questions about cold therapy.
By Julia Ries
Love
Are You Dealing With a Narcissist or Just an Asshole?
There’s a difference between insensitive behavior and straight up manipulation.
By Samantha Vincenty
The FDA Just Approved a New Alopecia Drug for Hair Loss. Here’s Why It’s So Promising
Some people have seen major hair regrowth in clinical trials—and it’s the first treatment available for teens with the condition.
By Julia Ries
After-party tricks
3 Things to Do If You Drank Too Much and Feel Like Garbage
Yep, a comforting carb-y meal really can help.
By Julia Ries
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Local Malaria Cases Have Been Confirmed in the US—Should I Be Worried?
The mosquito-borne disease hasn’t been transmitted domestically since 2003.
By Maryn McKenna
Swimmer’s Ear Can Be Excruciating—Here Are the Symptoms to Look Out For
Experts say it will only get worse if you try to wait it out.
By Korin Miller
6 Sneaky Uterine Fibroid Symptoms You Really Shouldn’t Ignore
Heavy periods and cramping outside of your cycle are big signs.
By Beth Krietsch
How to Actually Protect Yourself Against Mosquito Bites
In addition to being annoying and itchy, these bloodsuckers can carry some gnarly diseases.
By Julia Ries
Kelly Clarkson Said She ‘Wouldn’t Have Made It’ Through Her Divorce Without Antidepressants
“I looked at my therapist and I just couldn’t stop sobbing,” she recalled.
By Kayla Blanton
The torn identity
3 Things to Do When You Overthink Everything and Can’t Make Decisions
It’s called analysis paralysis, and here’s how you can overcome it.
By Jenna Ryu
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The Best Sheets You Can Buy on Amazon
Soft, breathable, and dreamy options for all types of sleepers.
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By Nikhita Mahtani
How Even a Little Daily Movement Can Help Reduce Your Risk of Dementia
Your brain will thank you in the present and the future.
By Julia Ries
Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, Almost Missed the Screening That Revealed Her Breast Cancer
She was “symptom-free” ahead of her testing and recently underwent a single mastectomy.
By Kayla Blanton
Peace out
How to Stop Worrying About Work on Vacation
Seriously, that email can wait until you’re back.
By Jenna Ryu
Gabrielle Union Said Therapy Undid ‘the Constant Need to Be Validated’ for Her Looks
Her sessions also led to a perspective-shifting talk with her dad about race, beauty, and self-worth.
By Kayla Blanton
How Listening to My Body Helped Me Come Out
A dermatologist diagnosed me with eczema—but also asked me what was going on internally.
By Geena Rocero
Life
What to Do If Summer Makes You Feel Shitty About Your Body
Practical advice from people who get it.
By Christine Byrne, MPH, RD
I Thought I Just Got Sicker Than Other People—Until a Blood Test Led to a Life-Changing Diagnosis
I never suspected I might have an immune deficiency disease.
By Korin Miller
Health
‘So Scary’: Miranda Cosgrove Detailed Her Experience With Sleep Paralysis
It can cause you to hallucinate and feel like you’re suffocating, which, HELL NO.
By Kayla Blanton
If You’re Traveling Abroad, Here Are the Vaccines You Should Get ASAP
You’re taking a vacation to enjoy yourself, not to risk vomiting, fever, or even a fatal illness.
By Julia Ries