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Can Ovarian Cysts Actually Be Cancerous?
Photo: Getty Images Can ovarian cysts be cancerous? Some can be, but the vast majority are not. Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs in or on the ovaries, and they fall into two general categories. The...
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Can You Really Be Allergic to Wi-Fi?
I’ve read that people claim to be allergic to Wi-Fi. Is this a real thing? The answer is still up for debate, but the World Health Organization did acknowledge this phenomenon—referred to as...
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What Going Gray Early Can Tell You About Your Health
Photo: Getty Images Does going gray earlier mean I’m aging more quickly? Silvery strands are one of the more conspicuous signs of aging. That said, getting gray hair doesn’t necessarily mean that...
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Thinking of Getting an IUD? Here’s What to Expect
Photo: Getty Images I’m considering getting an IUD, but will the insertion be really painful? Don’t worry: The insertion process for the IUD (which stands for intrauterine device) is quick and...
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Do Himalayan Salt Lamps Have Any Health Benefits?
Photo: Getty Images I recently stayed at a hotel where there were lamps made of salt blocks, said to relieve allergies and purify the air. Is this for real? Not to, um, dim your hopes, but it’s...
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What Your Mucus Color Says About Your Health
Illustration: Aad Goudappel Can I really tell how sick I am from the color of my mucus? Sort of. The hue of your snot is more of a clue as to how hard your immune system is working to fend off an...
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This Is How Stress Dreams Affect Your Sleep
Photo: Getty Images Do stress dreams interfere with the quality of my sleep? There are still lots of unknowns when it comes to the science of dreaming, so the answer remains unclear. We do know that...
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Is Cryotherapy Safe?
Photo: Getty Images A spa in my area now offers whole-body cryotherapy. Is it safe to try? My advice? Give it a pass. The treatment consists of getting into a chamber and exposing your body to air that...
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This Is Why You’re Always Freezing, According to a Doctor
Photo: Aad Goudappel Q: I’m always cold, even when people around me aren’t. Why is that? For starters, women generally tend to feel colder than men because we conserve more heat around our vital...
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There’s a Lump in My Armpit—Should I Be Worried?
Photo: Getty Images Q: There’s a painful lump in my armpit. What could it be? Does it look red and inflamed or filled with pus? If so, it may just be an ingrown hair or infected follicle from shaving...
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There’s Undigested Food in My Poop. Should I Be Worried?
Photo: Getty Images Q: What does it mean when I have undigested food in my poop? Many high-fiber foods, like corn, leafy greens, and certain nuts and grains, often pass through you only partially...
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Can I Wear My Colored Contacts Every Day?
Photo: Getty Images Q: Are cosmetic contacts safe to wear every day? Yes, as long as they aren’t a random pair picked off the rack at the Halloween store. Just like contact lenses that correct your...
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I Run By a Busy Highway. Is That Bad for My Lungs?
Photo: Getty Images Q: I run by a busy highway with a lot of pollution. Is that bad for my lungs? Air pollution is a health issue even when you’re not exercising, and a worse one when you are. The...
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This Beauty Kit Has Everything You Need for Your Next Getaway
Take your go-to beauty regimen to go with this exclusive travel kit from Health and TULA Skincare, the probiotic beauty line founded by Dr. Rajapaksa, who pens the monthly “Our Doc Will See You Now”...
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It Hurts to Put in Tampons. What’s Going On?
Photo: Getty Images Q: All of the sudden it hurts to use tampons. What could be wrong? Is your flow very light? Sometimes it’s slightly painful to insert or remove a tampon simply because your vagina...
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Can Eating a Big Meal Really Stretch Your Stomach?
Photo: Getty Images Q: Does your stomach really shrink and stretch depending on how much you eat? Your stomach is an elastic organ, so when you take in a large volume of food, liquid, or air (think...
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This Is Why Your Body Twitches When You Fall Asleep
Photo: Getty Images Q: Why do I jerk before falling asleep? These involuntary muscle spasms are actually very common—and harmless. Known as hypnic jerks or “sleep starts,” the spasms may make you feel...
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