Category: Health Fitness

A study published Wednesday estimates that there have been nearly 65,000 rape-related pregnancies across the 14 states that banned abortion…

First Lady Jill Biden has invited Kate Cox, the woman who fought Texas for her right to a life-saving abortion…

Among the many strange things I noticed about my now-husband when we first moved in together was his habit of…

Cameroon will be the first country to routinely give children a new malaria vaccine as the shots are rolled out…

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When my father was hospitalized on what would eventually be his deathbed, my brother walked him through the DNR form…

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Remaining healthy and sharp are goals for most people as they age. But one group of people — known as…

If you’ve ever woken up with significantly more wrinkles than you had when you lay down, you’re probably familiar with…

Health officials in Philadelphia are urging members of the public to ensure they’re vaccinated against measles ― and to follow…

When you have a COVID-19 infection, you’re told to isolate and stay away from others until you’re better. But while…

Menopause can bring about a number of mental, physical and emotional changes — including some shifts in your sex life.…

“At best I have maybe a year, at worst maybe a little less,” said England’s first-ever foreign-born soccer coach.

“A person needs lifesaving blood every two seconds in our country,” one official said.

If you’ve experienced a sour taste in your mouth, lots of gas, heartburn or feeling like you just threw up…

The average liter of bottled water has nearly a quarter million invisible pieces of ever so tiny nanoplastics, detected and…

Thanks to processed foods, stress, less-than-stellar microbiomes and a slew of other factors, attaining the perfect poop is a challenge…

After I almost bled out during the delivery of my first child due to postpartum hemorrhage, or PPH, I had…

Underwear is often the most overlooked article of clothing, and many of us may never give a second thought to…

Federal health officials, as well as other medical experts, have dismissed Dr. Joseph Ladapo’s concerns as factually inaccurate and dangerous…

NEW YORK (AP) — More U.S. hospitals are requiring masks and limiting visitors as health officials face an expected but…

“Drink in moderation” is advice we hear often, but as most people can attest to after a booze-filled holiday season,…

It’s the season when many people set New Year’s resolutions for the year ahead, and these goals are often related…

Anxiety is a very normal but a very unwelcome feeling. Most of us would choose not to experience it if…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. John Fetterman acknowledges having “dark conversations” about harming himself before he hit “the emergency brake” and…

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota woman has sued her dentist after receiving four root canals, eight dental crowns and 20…

“The Real Reason You Should Drink Lemon Water!” “Lemon Water: Refreshing, Hydrating, And Health-Ful” “Lemon Water Is a Tasty Way…

A woman serving five years in prison for setting fire to Wyoming’s only full-service abortion clinic last year was ordered…

A federal court temporarily lifted a sales halt on two higher-end models of the Apple Watch ordered by the International…

In the United States, arthritis is a leading cause of work disability, affecting over 53.2 million people, according to the…

Our bodies are constantly changing. And although this experience is universal, sometimes such changes can feel bewildering and even isolating…

You’re likely familiar with foods that aren’t good for your heart. But when it comes to your bladder, it’s possible…

Most people know which foods to avoid for a healthy heart. Yet, do you often think about the foods you…

HuffPost’s “Am I Doing It Wrong” chatted with Dr. Sherwin Parikh to get the lowdown on a nighttime skincare routine…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio prosecutor says it is not within his power to drop a criminal charge against…

It’s the most wonderful time of the year ― unless you’re on a diet and have set impossible standards for…

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The cinnamon, which originated from a plant in Ecuador, had lead levels more than 2,000 times higher than a maximum level…

In the United States, strokes are a top cause of death and a major cause of disability, according to the…

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Dengue is sweeping across the Western Hemisphere in numbers not seen since record-keeping began…

Congressional Democrats want to pump $50 billion into the training and hiring of more public health nurses ― a cash…

With multiple respiratory viruses swirling this time of year, it can be hard to know which sickness you’re dealing with.…

Summer is a glorious time for people who enjoy hiking, as it’s a low-impact workout you can do while also…

The Texas Supreme Court permanently blocked a judge’s ruling allowing a Texas woman to have an emergency abortion, just hours…

The holidays mark a fun occasion for people to decorate their homes, cook special dishes, exchange gifts with loved ones…

You may have seen headlines about recent outbreaks of respiratory illness affecting children in China, Europe and the United States.…

CONCORD, N.H. — Andy Hoang eagerly began her first nursing job this year in New Hampshire, with a desire to…

A brand new year is almost here and that means a lot of us are thinking about what we want…

During the first few weeks of being infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), most people — roughly two-thirds — experience…

One percent, 2%, skim, whole… the milk cases at the grocery store are udder–ly full of options. That’s not even…

Note: This essay discusses non-suicidal self-injury. On a dreary Friday morning I sat in a sterile beige room wearing a…

“It’s a precious gift to know that my baby’s still alive,” Denise Bargo said during the emotional meeting.

A scandal involving the host country of this year’s United Nations climate summit cast a dark cloud over the annual…

Shannen Doherty is opening up about her cancer, which she says has now spread to her bones. “My greatest memory…

The humble sardine has been derided for years, and quite unfairly so. While cracking open a tin of the tiny,…

It’s a pretty odd way to refer to the act of putting your kids to bed. But it’s now a…

Dying from hepatitis C is a notoriously miserable way to go. The virus attacks your liver ― in many cases,…

Shortly after entering the field of public health in the early 1970s, Stephen Lester learned there was one thing he…

Certain anxiety symptoms can be especially debilitating. HuffPost’s ‘Am I Doing It Wrong?’ podcast explores how we can get some…

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Earlier this week, the Biden administration announced Americans can now order a number of free at-home COVID tests online.