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We touch hundreds of things each day, but these are the dirtiest of them all.

We touch hundreds of things each day, but these are the dirtiest of them all.

DASH, Ornish, Mediterranean and other eating plans your heart will thank you for.

DASH, Ornish, Mediterranean and other eating plans your heart will thank you for.

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

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

Although it’s relatively uncommon, affecting just 3.4 percent of pregnancies in the US each year, preeclampsia is a complication that can have serious long-term health effects for mom and baby. The condition is characterized primarily by higher-than-normal blood pressure during pregnancy, and

Though only six percent of women hire them to help with pregnancy, doulas offer real benefits.

Though only six percent of women hire them to help with pregnancy, doulas offer real benefits.

A low-salt diet has long been touted for lowering blood pressure and improving heart health. But one study from researchers at McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences in Ontario, Canada concluded that whether you have high blood pressure or not, a low-salt diet may actually increase your...

A low-salt diet has long been touted for lowering blood pressure and improving heart health. But one study from researchers at McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences in Ontario, Canada concluded that whether you have high blood pressure or not, a low-salt diet may actually increase your...

You’ve heard it before: Your weight affects your health and extra pounds can up your risk of heart disease, stroke, high cholesterol, joint pain and sleep apnea. But what about the social risks of being overweight? Those carrying excess weight may face “discrimination, trouble dating, an

Hemorrhoids. Not a popular topic, unless you’re desperate for a way to get rid of them. How can you find relief from painful, itchy hemorrhoids that can appear around your rectum—and prevent them from developing in the first place? In order to get to the bottom of this, we spoke with War

Hemorrhoids. Not a popular topic, unless you’re desperate for a way to get rid of them. How can you find relief from painful, itchy hemorrhoids that can appear around your rectum—and prevent them from developing in the first place? In order to get to the bottom of this, we spoke with War

A glass of wine and good conversation can ease your tension after a long day. But if you’re undecided about joining friends for happy hour, consider the pros and cons of moderate drinking, according to science. For one, saying ‘yes’ to happy hour might lengthen your life if you dri