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Mary J. Blige Talks Black Lives Matter and the Importance of Self-Love

As the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige has left an indelible mark on fans and the music industry alike. But it’s her laser focus on self-love that we find truly inspiring.

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Coronavirus Home Tests: How They Work, What They Cost, and How Accurate They Are

Living Through a Pandemic: A Guide to Surviving the New Normal

Are Swollen Glands a Sign of COVID-19? Here’s What Doctors Say

Donald and Melania Trump Test Positive for Coronavirus—Here’s What We Know So Far

The CDC’s Halloween Safety Guidelines for Covid Are Out—and These Activities Are Considered High-Risk

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Casey Goode Reveals Her 3-Week-Old Son Has Coronavirus in Personal Instagram Post

Coronavirus Has Killed More Americans Than the Last 5 Flu Seasons Combined

8 Moves for a Stronger and More Stable Core Video // 3 Types of COVID-19 Tests, and Which One Is the Most Accurate Video // No, You Can’t Get The Flu From the Flu Shot—But It Can Have Side Effects Video // This Influencer Has Extreme Swelling in Her Legs—Here’s How She Stopped Caring What Trolls Have to Say Video //

What Is a Chest Cold? Here’s How Doctors Explain It

There’s no treatment, but you can implement many prevention measures into your routine.

What Is the High-Dose Flu Vaccine, and Who Can Get It? Here’s What Infectious Disease Experts Say

Flu season is starting, in case you didn’t know.

This Is the Most Common Way the Flu Spreads

The answer is less straightforward than you might think.

Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome Found in Adults, Not Just Kids, According to the CDC Video // Eddie Van Halen Dead at 65 After ‘Long and Arduous Battle With Cancer’ Video // What Does ‘Schadenfreude’ Mean, and What Does It Have to Do With Donald Trump Getting COVID-19? Video //

Amanda Kloots, Widow of Nick Cordero, Slams Trump in Instagram Video: “Why Are You Bragging?”

Katy Perry Used a Breast Pump in a New Video—And She’s Firing Back at Anyone Who Thinks It’s Easy Video //

One Million Masks Were Pre-Ordered From This Celeb-Loved Brand — and They Just Came Back in Stock

Misdiagnosed

Before She Was Diagnosed With Multiple Sclerosis, This Dancer and DJ Saw 14 Specialists

It took three years and countless doctors and physical therapists for Diane Palaganas, 36, to find out what was really causing the leg tremors and weakness that made it increasingly difficult to continue her dancing career.

This Woman Had Burning Breast Pain, but 4 Doctors Told Her ‘Breast Cancer Doesn’t Hurt’

The burning pain in Sarah Dickinson’s right breast started when she was pregnant, and doctors explained it as a side effect of her developing milk ducts. But an ultrasound after she gave birth showed something more serious.

After Being Diagnosed With Type 2 Diabetes, This Woman Began Addressing Her Emotions Around Food

Tackling why she wasn’t eating healthy helped Tiff McFierce, 34, get her diabetes under control.

Over 15,000 People Use This Shampoo to Get Rid of Dandruff, Body Acne, and Foot Fungus

‘Election Stress Disorder’ Is a Real Thing—Here’s How to Know You Have It Video //

20 Things to Know About DCIS, or ‘Stage 0’ Breast Cancer

Kim Kardashian on Caring for Kanye West During Bout with COVID-19: ‘It Was So Scary and Unknown’

Jill Biden Is Going Viral for Adorably Ensuring Joe Biden Social Distances

The ‘Triangle of Death’ Is the One Place on Your Face Where You Should Never, Ever Pop Pimples Video //

Working It Out

3 Ways Exercise Benefits Your Mental Health

When you work your body, you boost your mind in three essential ways.

Why You Definitely Don’t Want to Exercise Outside When Air Quality Is Bad

Neither situation is ideal, but one may be a bit safer than the other.

This 8-Move Dumbbell Routine Will Work Your Entire Body

Grab a set of dumbbells, and get ready to build total-body strength.

Is Coronavirus Airborne? Scientists Think It’s Entirely Possible Video // What to Know About All the Medications Given to Donald Trump for COVID-19 Video //

Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty Men’s Collection Breaks Barriers With Plus-Size Male Models Video // This is Kate Hudson’s Trick for Battling Stress and Living in the Moment Video //

Lana Del Rey’s Mesh Mask Is Sparking Backlash Among Fans

Aly Raisman Revealed That She Lives With OCD in a Candid Interview

Retail Therapy

Is Charlotte’s Web CBD Worth the Hype? Here’s a CBD Enthusiast’s Review

Here’s everything you need to know about one of the most well-known hemp brands on the market.

Jennifer Aniston Loves These Booty-Sculpting Leggings—and They’re 50% Off Right Now

Hint: They’re from a British brand known for fun prints and stylish designs.

Over 9,000 People Rely on This Acupressure Mat to Soothe Body Aches and Pains

“It changed my life!”

At Least 8 Test Positive for COVID-19 After Attending Trump’s White House SCOTUS Ceremony

Donald Trump ‘Put Lives at Risk’ During Walter Reed Drive-By—Here’s Why it Was So Dangerous Video // This Woman Found Out She Had Tapeworm Larvae in Her Brain After Suffering Painful Headaches Video // 5 Vibrators You Can Score for Less at Ella Paradis Right Now—Including Lelo’s Newest Launch Video //

‘I Don’t Wear Masks Like Him’: How President Trump Talked About COVID-19 Before He Got Infected

Demi Moore, 57, Rocks Lingerie In Savage X Fenty Fashion Show—But Her Journey to Body Acceptance Wasn’t Easy Video //

Mental Health

Joe Biden Said He’s Proud of His Son For Overcoming His Drug Problem—And the Internet Is Loving It

Social media users applaud Joe Biden for standing up for his son’s achievement.

7 Ways to Practice Self-Love, According to Pinterest

Self-love is the new self-care.

I Tried 19 Medications and 5 Years of Therapy to Treat My Suicidal Thoughts Until I Finally Found Something That Helped

After years of treatment-resistant depression, I finally regained control.

This Female STEM Student’s Classmates Kept Interrupting Her While She Was Talking—And the Video’s Going Viral Video //

Amazon Shoppers Are Calling These $20 Compression Leggings ‘The Greatest Leggings I’ve Ever Owned’

The Presidential Debate Was Inaccessible For the Deaf and Hard of Hearing—And People Are Calling It Out Video // Woman Discovers Brain Fluid Leaking From Nose Following COVID-19 Test—Here’s How That Can Happen Video // Ireland Court Rules Subway Bread too Sugary—Here’s What That Means for US Consumers Video //

Donald and Melania Trump Test Positive for Coronavirus—Here’s What We Know So Far

Ireland Court Rules Subway Bread too Sugary—Here’s What That Means for US Consumers

You may not think of bread as a sugary food, but it’s actually a sneaky source of the sweet stuff.

Here’s How to Fast for a Healthier Gut

When you eat has a big effect on your microbiome. Discover the meal schedule that helps your good bugs thrive.

The F-Factor Diet Has Been a Favorite Among Celebs and Influencers for Weight Loss—But Is it Safe?

The diet, created by celebrity dietitian Tanya Zuckerbrot, caused quite a bit of controversy in August.

Appalachian State College Student, 19, Described as ‘Super Healthy,’ Dies of Covid—Here’s How That Can Happen Video // It’s Weight Stigma Awareness Week, and These 5 Women Are Trying to End Weight Hate Video // Are Swollen Glands a Sign of COVID-19? Here’s What Doctors Say Video // Joe Biden Said He’s Proud of His Son For Overcoming His Drug Problem—And the Internet Is Loving It Video //

Chrissy Teigen Reveals Miscarriage of Her Baby Boy: ‘The Kind of Pain We’ve Never Felt Before’ Video //

Is Charlotte’s Web CBD Worth the Hype? Here’s a CBD Enthusiast’s Review

womenIRL

It’s Weight Stigma Awareness Week, and These 5 Women Are Trying to End Weight Hate

You can’t assume someone’s health just by their weight.

This Model Lost Her Foot and Fingers to a Rare Condition, and It Taught Her to Love Her Body Even More

Lyric Heard doesn’t want to be treated differently from other models because of her disability.

8 Real Women Reveal How They Learned to Embrace Their Gray Hair

For some, discovering that first gray hair is a moment of disappointment; others embrace it. Here, eight women open up about their personal journeys to finding the silver lining in going gray.

Joe Biden’s Stutter Has Put This Speech Disorder in the Spotlight—Here’s What to Know About It Video //

10 Products to Help Relieve Sinus Pressure

Coronavirus Home Tests: How They Work, What They Cost, and How Accurate They Are Video //

Jennifer Aniston Loves These Booty-Sculpting Leggings—and They’re 50% Off Right Now

Shoppers Say This Best-Selling Kit Is Giving Them The Whitest Teeth of Their Lives Video //

8 Early signs of Ovarian Cancer—Straight From Women Who’ve Experienced Them

The Most Common Ovarian Cyst Causes, According to Ob-Gyns

These noncancerous growths are usually harmless, but sometimes they can become severe and warrant medical attention.

TikTok Doctors Are Calling Out the ‘Husband Stitch’—Here’s Why It’s So Problematic

No, your doctor doesn’t want or need to “throw in an extra one.”

These Vaginal Moisturizing Melts Are Going Viral on TikTok—But Are They Safe?

People swear they’ll make your vagina taste and smell better.

Mom of 12-Year-Old Who Died from COVID-19 Urges Mask-Wearing: ‘Find Some Love and Compassion’

The 10 Best Alarm Clocks for Heavy Sleepers, According to Reviews

Over 9,000 People Rely on This Acupressure Mat to Soothe Body Aches and Pains Video //

9 Gross Questions You’ve Always Wanted to Ask About Mucus

Chrissy Teigen Just Had 2 Blood Transfusions While Pregnant—Here’s What’s Going On Video //

South Carolina Mom, 57, Dies of COVID-19 Complications Weeks After Daughter’s Coronavirus Death

What Is Stevens-Johnson Syndrome? This Rare Skin Disorder Can Make Your Skin Fall Off at the Touch

Meet two women who live with this rare condition, plus what doctors know about it.

This TikTok User Says She Uses Aspirin Face Masks to Get Rid of Acne—Is That Safe?

Maybe stick to using the aspirin for your headaches.

Skin Bias in Dermatology is Endangering BIPOC—This Medical Student Wants To Change It

Skin bias is real, and it puts skin of color at risk.

Here’s Where You Can Get a Free Flu Shot Right Now—With or Without Insurance Video // The Most Common Ovarian Cyst Causes, According to Ob-Gyns Video //

I Tried the Pore-Sucking Mousse That Sold Out in 4 Hours, and It Lives Up to the Hype

7 Ways to Groom Your Pubic Hair, Ranked From Best to Worst Video //

The 11 Best Neck Massagers, According to Thousands of Customer Reviews

Chrissy Teigen Hospitalized After Saying She Has a ‘Weak Placenta’—Here’s What’s Going On Video //

Married Couple Die of Coronavirus 4 Minutes Apart, Holding Hands for the Last Time: ‘They Were a Blessing’

Johnny Lee Peoples, 67, and his wife Cathy Darlene Peoples, 65, passed away of COVID-19 on Sept. 2, according to their joint obituary.

Identical Twin Sisters Who Married Identical Twin Brothers Both Announce Their Pregnancies

In addition to being cousins, the children will also be genetic siblings.

This Couple Was Supposed to Get Married—but Instead They’re Working in an ER to Fight Covid-19

Love in the time of COVID-19.

A 6-year-old Boy Died After Being Infected by a Brain-Eating Amoeba Found in His Texas City’s Water Supply Video // 14 Ways to Avoid Getting Sick This Cold and Flu Season Video // A Guy Has Been Outed on TikTok for Not Washing His Pillows, but How Often Should You Do This? Video //

Everything You Need to Know About Medterra, the CBD Brand That’s Everywhere Lately

Minn. Mom Allegedly Kills 13-Year-Old Daughter with Special Needs by Silencing Alarm on Medical Device

Ohio Woman Is Tased and Arrested After Refusing to Wear Mask at Middle-School Football Game

Chrissy King Discusses Why the Fitness Industry Needs to Focus on More Than Just Weight Loss

As an educator about diversity, inclusion, and equity—and a fitness trainer—King is helping make the wellness industry a more welcoming place.

Mama Glow Founder Latham Thomas On How to Be Your Own Medical Advocate—and Why It’s So Important

The founder of maternal-care company Mama Glow supports women before, during, and after pregnancy.

10 Wellness Warriors on the Frontlines of Black Lives Matter

These 10 women are using their platforms to fight racial inequality and stand up for equal rights in the health and wellness space.

7 Ways to Get Rid of Chest Congestion

Gwyneth Paltrow Posed in Her Birthday Suit to Celebrate Turning 48 Video //

8 Signs You Could Have PCOS

The New TikTok ‘Benadryl Challenge’ is Being Blamed for a Teenage Girl’s Death—Here’s Why It’s So Dangerous Video // This Eva Naturals Serum Is a ‘Miracle’ for Maskne—and It’s Only $15 Video // 85-Year-Old Ron Paul Just Appeared to Suffer a Stroke During Live Video Video //

The 9 Best Sleep Aids for People With Insomnia—And They’re All Natural

From noise-cancelling headphones to soothing teas, these all-natural remedies will help you get back to sleep without taking prescription medication.

FYI: Sleeping Pills Should Really Be a Last Resort for Insomnia

FYI: They should really be a last resort for treating insomnia.

The Best Lighting, Bedding, and Sleep Products for a Better Night’s Rest

Still dreaming about the day you’ll finally sleep great? Experts share tips on navigating the five big factors of your sleep environment—light, sound, air, mattress, and bedding—and offer up several products that can help you get in the zone with your z’s.