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From late August until the first hard frost, between 15 and 25 percent of people find themselves battling seasonal allergies. Find out which fall allergens to watch for, get tips to avoid them and—if you do get stuck with a runny nose and sneezes—the best ways to treat stubborn symptoms.

You may be a few weeks along without even knowing it.

Learn the signs that make neurologists worry. 

From acne to hives, get the lowdown on your peskiest skin issues. 

Going meatless may help your waistline and lower your risk of diabetes, cancer and heart disease.

Swimsuit season is here! Stay slim in the sun with easy, expert-approved tips.

Try these expert-approved tips the next time you’re feeling overwhelmed.

If the items in your medicine cabinet expired around when disco died, it needs a makeover. Here’s what to stock. 

If your skin breaks into a fiery, itchy rash, your tongue swells and breathing becomes difficult shortly after eating a shrimp cocktail, there’s a good possibility that you’re allergic to shellfish. Before you tear into a lobster tail or sink your teeth into a scallop, you should speak w

You’ll definitely want to steal some of these easy snack ideas.

Science-backed tips to help you worry less and live longer.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes severe pain, joint swelling and damage. And RA doesn’t just affect your joints; it can also affect organs like your skin, heart and lungs. The disease, which occurs when the immune system attacks healthy joint tissue, affects 1.5 m

When your child is sick, your time, energy and thoughts are all focused on their physical wellbeing. Doctor’s appointments and treatment days alone can fill up your family’s entire schedule. However, kids with chronic illnesses often face a whole set of challenges that go beyond the phys

If you get spooked by spiders like we do, remember this: Most spiders are harmless – and in fact, they're necessary for the environment. “Spiders are very much a part of our ecosystem," says emergency medical director Jon Pangia, DO of Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach

High heels may turn your outfit up a notch, but they can wreak havoc on your body. “Other than how they make you look, there’s very little upside to wearing heels,” says podiatrist Scott Hamilton, DPM, of Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Up to a third o