7 Reasons Why TikTok’s Obsession with Cottage Cheese Is a Good Thing
Cottage cheese is gaining traction on social media, with users touting its protein content and abilities to help people feel fuller longer and lose weight. Registered dietitians say cottage cheese…
Alzheimer’s experts share what you need to know about the newly approved FDA treatment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration delivered a burst of hope to the roughly 6 million Americans currently living with Alzheimer's on Monday, announcing — for the first time in…
Why Cucumber Salad Is Going Viral on TikTok: 5 Simple Recipes to Try
Cucumber salads and recipes are going viral on TikTok thanks to creators like Logan Moffitt (a.k.a. “the Cucumber King”). Cucumbers contain a high water and fiber content that can help…
Mpox Is ‘Not the New COVID,’ WHO Official Says. Risk to U.S. Remains Low
The growing mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and surrounding African countries prompted the WHO to declare a global public health emergency. European health officials raised the…
A woman went viral on TikTok for deworming herself. Don’t try this at home, doctor warns.
Doctors weeigh in on deworming methods. (Photo: Getty Images) The FDA has already warned people not to use a livestock dewormer as a “cure” for COVID-19, but what do you…
The clitoris has 10,000 nerve endings. Here’s why experts say the discovery is ‘just the beginning’ for sexual health
When it comes to sexual pleasure, there’s one spot on the female anatomy that tends to get the most attention: the clitoris. Yet despite the clitoris’s association with orgasms and…
6 Benefits of Baking Soda Water Trending on TikTok: What to Know
Baking soda is generating discussions on TikTok because of its reported health benefits, including weight loss, endurance, and cancer risk reduction. Experts say that many of these claims are not…
Eating 2 Slices of Ham a Day Could Increase Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes 15%
A large study has found a link between red and processed meats and type 2 diabetes. People who ate these meats had an increased risk of developing the disease. Several…
What everyone should know about antibiotics, according to experts
Antibiotics are some of the most powerful tools in medicine. They’re prescribed to treat a variety of infections caused by bacteria, such as urinary tract infections, most ear infections, strep…
Telehealth may be just as effective as in-person checkups, new research finds. Here’s how to make the most of your virtual appointment.
A new study published in Annals of Internal Medicine says that telehealth may be just as effective as in-person primary care visits when it comes to addressing a patient’s needs. The…