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08 May 2024, 21:00

My husband and I combined our last names when we got married — it started as a joke, but then it just made sense

What started as a joke for a couple ultimately led to them legally changing their last names. They went from Donelly and Buerger to the Donnagers.

08 May 2024, 18:53

I ended up being a caretaker for both my baby boomer parents. My Gen Z friends were surprisingly understanding.

At just 22, I became the caretaker for both of my baby boomer parents. They were diagnosed with cancer, and thankfully, they're both in remission now.

08 May 2024, 17:29

India might just be the cheapest option for queer couples looking to have a baby via IVF!

More and more same-sex couples are turning to treatment options like in vitro fertilisation (IVF) over more traditional routes like donor insemination. And, to no one’s surprise, they do face immense inequality in the healthcare and insurance systems as well. While this affliction is no doubt affecting queer people worldwide, those in the US have reportedly found it more difficult to receive fertility coverage than heterosexual couples.

14 Sep 2023, 17:08

A 39-year-old who claims his biological age is 26 shares his longevity secrets, including enjoying pizza and wine in moderation

You don't need to live a strict and expensive lifestyle to live healthier for longer, according to Chris Mirabile.

14 Sep 2023, 17:08

Turmeric, the cheap yellow spice, could be as effective as medicine for treating indigestion

Turmeric is commonly used as an indigestion treatment in Southeast Asia, but a doctor said not to ditch the pills just yet.

13 Sep 2023, 23:03

8 products containing a popular decongestant that an FDA panel says doesn't work, and alternatives that do

Common cold and flu treatments, including products by Benadryl and Tyelnol, could potentially be pulled from pharmacy shelves.

13 Sep 2023, 22:39

Two-time 'Fittest Woman on Earth' Annie Thorisdottir eats 3,000 calories a day — including lots of carbs and protein

The elite athlete recently competed at her 13th CrossFit Games. She talked Insider through her daily diet.

13 Sep 2023, 22:38

Setting boundaries with parents can be hard, especially when they're emotionally immature. Here are 3 tips, according to a psychologist.

Setting boundaries with parents can be tough, especially when they're emotionally immature. A therapist has 3 tips for adult children to find peace.

13 Sep 2023, 22:38

A woman said she achieved a 'natural fake tan' by eating 3 carrots a day. But a dietician cautioned against overconsumption, suggesting self-tanner instead.

"Just because it's good for us, doesn't mean we should binge on it," dietician Bonnie Taub-Dix said of a new TikTok trend.

13 Sep 2023, 11:23

Your household cleaning wipes and sprays may be releasing cancer-causing gases. Here's what to avoid.

A study found chemicals linked to health risks can spread through the air from glass cleaner, multipurpose sprays, and air fresheners. Scientists say some products may be safer to use.

13 Sep 2023, 06:03

Are you just venting, or are you a toxic gossip-lover? A therapist shares 3 ways to tell.

The difference between gossip and venting is slight: A therapist says venting is a healthy form of problem solving, but gossip can ruin relationships.

13 Sep 2023, 05:19

ChatGPT correctly diagnosed a 4-year-old's mysterious disease after 17 doctors failed

ChatGPT diagnosed a child's tethered cord syndrome, which caused him years of pain and was missed by 17 doctors. But AI chatbots are still error-prone.

13 Sep 2023, 05:18

The new COVID-19 booster will be available at your local pharmacy by the end of the week

The CDC formally recommended the updated Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna boosters, which means jabs can ship to pharmacies across the country within days.

13 Sep 2023, 04:54

Cold pills could be yanked off the shelf. An FDA panel just ruled some of them don't work.

An FDA committee ruled phenylephrine, an ingredient used in cold medicines as a decongestant, doesn't work. It's popular on drugstore shelves.

13 Sep 2023, 00:43

A doctor takes psyllium husk for constipation relief every morning. Here's why she recommends it to so many patients.

Psyllium husk helps with constipation. Gastroenterologist Dr. Wendi LeBrett added the fiber supplement to her routine and recommends it to patients.

12 Sep 2023, 23:59

When I started dating a couple, I had the best sex of my life. I'm now more confident, and it has transformed the way I see myself.

Mark Musack is a bisexual man and always felt uncomfortable dating — until he met a couple that allowed him to explore his masculine and feminine sides as a throuple.

12 Sep 2023, 23:33

7 simple habits that could lower your risk of depression, even if it runs in your family

A study suggests that the way we live could have a bigger impact on our risk of depression than our genetic makeup.

12 Sep 2023, 22:24

A family did at-home DNA tests to check for health issues. They learned their son had a different father thanks to a fertility clinic error.

The Johnsons used IVF to help conceive their second child. 11 years later, a DNA test revealed that their son had an unknown father.

12 Sep 2023, 05:04

We're identical twins who've been in Justin Timberlake and Pink music videos. We always audition together and think it makes us stand out in Hollywood.

Kirill and Filipp Revega are identical twins who grew up in Siberia and moved to LA to pursue acting in 2017.

11 Sep 2023, 21:59

A man said his wife abuses him and he accepts it out of guilt for lying. A therapist said his wife needs to move toward forgiveness.

Guilt-tripping and abuse isn't acceptable, even if you've hurt your wife in the past. At a certain point, you both must take responsibility for yourselves and your reactions.

11 Sep 2023, 20:08

I have older parents, and my dad almost died when I was 23. I've lived with grief ever since.

The author shares how she's lived with grief ever since her dad almost died when shew as 23.

11 Sep 2023, 19:03

My husband and I moved from New Jersey to rural West Virginia. Healthcare access was so bad we moved back to New Jersey.

We moved from New Jersey to West Virginia. We moved back to NJ because my husband got cancer and the healthcare was atrocious.

11 Sep 2023, 18:18

I didn't think I'd be a widow at 59, but an improv class is helping me grieve the loss of my husband

I joined an improv class, and it helped me grieve the loss of my husband. As a widow at 59, I learned to build on my past and deal with sudden change.

11 Sep 2023, 17:53

Kids' clothes and backpacks should never be loose when boarding a school bus — and 4 other safety tips parents should know from a transportation expert

These are critical school bus safety insights from Jonathan Bentley, managing director of the Pupil Transportation Safety Institute, on school bus safety measures.