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When the writer came out to their grandmother as nonbinary, she accepted their pronouns and new name. They both had a new understanding of each other.

Centenarian Joyce Preston has filled her 100 years with singing, traveling, and friends. Here are her five longevity tips.

Prosecutors are probing McKinsey's role in advising opioid drugmakers. The opioid crisis has killed hundreds of thousands of Americans.

Food safety regulator FSSAI on Thursday said it is in the process of collecting pan-India samples of Nestle's Cerelac baby c...

Testing 40 bandages, including popular brands sold in India such as Johnson & Johnson, the study found that an alarming 65% of the bandages contained detectable levels of phthalates, also known as PFAS. These "forever chemicals" can persist for decades inside our bodies, and have been linked to a range of health issues including cancer, reproductive problems, and thyroid disease.

I find cottage cheese revolting on its own, but it's delicious mixed into other recipes and an easy way to get more protein.

Research has linked ultra-processed foods with health issues including cancer. A dietitian recommended four breakfast foods to making cutting down on UPFs easier.

The author was born in Argentina where there used to be a book of approved names people could use. She and her cousins are all named Maria.

Dermatologist Dr. Lindsey Zubritsky shared her 10-second trick for finding out which kind of dark circles you have — and how to treat them.

Snakebite victims in Australia are being advised not to bring the snakes to the emergency room, following a scare at a Queensland hospital this month.

A woman tried IVF treatments for five years. She became a mom after one sister donated her eggs and the other was the surrogate.

Ozempic influencers could soon be extinct on TikTok due to a new set of community guidelines.

A woman eased herself into exercising and healthy eating and lost 55 pounds. That gave her the foundation she needed to lose another 50lbs on Wegovy healthily.

Eating fiber-filled whole grains can help reduce the risk of colon cancer. A cancer dietitian shares 3 recipes that could help prevent the disease.

This method addresses the challenge of viral mutation by targeting thousands of sections of the viral genome, ensuring efficacy against future variants. It also offers potential benefits for vulnerable groups such as infants and those with compromised immune systems, circumventing the limitations of traditional vaccines. Early trials on mice, including those lacking B and T cells, have shown promising results.

A professional dancer and Miss America contestant uses barre and walking to stay lean and fit.

A 63 year-old reinvented himself after getting bored in retirement. He went from former CEO to becoming a model.

My husband and I got married 18 months after we met and had our first kid not long after because we were older. I wish we'd waited longer.

Try these dietitian-approved healthy swaps from the Mediterranean diet to help you cut back on processed food while enjoying delicious snacks.

When my best friend and her partner got engaged, I worried our friendship would change. I realized even if it does, it's not a bad thing.

I grew up wishing I had a more interesting first name and dreamed of changing it, but I didn't want to insult my parents. I've accepted it now.

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