Health

Lots of Americans Lied to Others About COVID (Study)

At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 40% of Americans were untruthful about whether they had the virus ...

Teach Your Kids to Stop the Spread of Viruses

Learn some simple habits you can teach your kids that will help them – and your family – stay well ...

Fall Allergies and Sinusitis

Autumn has arrived, and you can’t stop sneezing and sniffling. What’s going on? Get the facts on fall allergies.

Everyday Places With Tons of Germs

Germs are everywhere, but some places and things are germ hot spots. Learn some you might not think about, and ...

Flu Shots: Who Needs Them?

Many new shots have been pointed our way since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Do you really need a flu shot ...

Fat Festival? Calories in Food at the Fair

Foods sold at fairs and festivals are often deep-fried diet disasters. Find out the fat and calorie counts for favorite ...

The Invisibility of Ankylosing Spondylitis

Teacher Ali Cornish details what life is like living with a disease no one else can see.

Why We Love Scary Movies

Horror films are scarier than ever. Why do we watch, and what do scary movies do to us?

Overcoming the Challenges of Ankylosing Spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) advocate Jed Finley details growing up with the condition and shares how its challenges led him to ...

Getting Physical to Ease Your Ankylosing Spondylitis

Physical therapist Maura Iversen shares how exercise and other practices can ease the pain and stiffness that come with ankylosing ...

Best Hacks for Ankylosing Spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis can make everyday tasks harder. Here, advocates reveal their best tools and hacks.

What Your Mucus Says About Your Health

Yes, mucus – or snot, or phlegm – is gross, but it has vital clues about your health. Learn what ...

The Complicated Landscape of Seniors and Medications

Most elderly patients take multiple medications with the potential to create multiple complications.

How I Decided to Treat My Psoriatic Disease With Biologics

One woman shares her story about her struggle with psoriatic disease symptoms and how she and her doctor chose to ...

Microplastics Found in Human Breast Milk

Microplastics have been detected in human breast milk for the first time, according to a new study published in Polymers.

Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis

Rheumatologist Jonathan Chan, MD, explains how non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis is different from ankylosing spondylitis.

Staying Active With Ankylosing Spondylitis

Blogger Charis Hill, a former marathoner, details their diagnosis and how they stay active as their disease progresses.

Why Some Psoriatic Disease Symptoms Are Unreported

Why do symptoms of psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and psoriatic disease get missed? Find out from a psoriatic disease advocate.

Finding Success When Managing Psoriatic Disease

A dermatologist explains how to set psoriatic disease goals, and achieve them.

My Journey to Treating With a Biologic

Biologics gave me my life back. Once I took the medicine, my skin became human again. And I changed from ...

Lowering the Expense of Psoriatic Disease Treatments

The cost of treatment for psoriatic disease can feel out of reach for some people. A dermatologist offers advice on ...

Big Name Researchers May Get Special Treatment, Limiting New Science

Are there “cool kids” in science? Yes, there are — and that may be limiting up-and-comers from getting new research ...

Caring for Your Mental Health Along With Psoriatic Disease

If you have psoriatic disease, you may get mental health challenges like depression. Here’s why you feel the way that ...

What Is Cuffing Season?

As the weather turns chilly, “cuffing season” starts for relationships. What exactly does that mean? Find out.

Psoriatic Disease: Making Peace With Your Body

Psoriatic disease can be frustrating. You may feel like you’re at war with yourself. But embracing your body may bring ...

Psoriatic Disease: Why It’s Misunderstood

Early treatment is important if you have psoriatic disease. But finding the right care isn’t always easy, as one advocate ...

What Is Cuffing Season?

As the weather turns chilly, “cuffing season” starts for relationships. What exactly does that mean? Find out.

CDC to Switch From Daily to Weekly COVID Data Updates

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it will start updating COVID-19 case and death counts on a ...

Monkeypox Case Rates 5 Times Higher in Black Americans

Monkeypox cases in the U.S. disproportionately affect Black Americans, with rates five times higher than among white peers. Hispanic Americans, ...

Millions of U.S. Students Still Vape, Despite Yearly Declines

More than 2.5 million middle school and high school students in the U.S. use e-cigarettes. The 2022 National Youth Tobacco ...