Illness

What Is Chronic Pain Syndrome? MDs Explain How to Spot the Signs

Pain of any sort is never a fun experience, but the discomfort usually stops when your body heals.

Do You Have a Cold Or Allergies? Here’s How to Tell, According to Immunologists

If you suddenly come down with cold-like symptoms, it's possible you may have caught a virus.

Tips For Staying Healthy and Headache-Free When the Heat Index Won't Quit

I'm so much better about sun safety than I used to be (no more marathon beach days; SPF is now my favorite summer accessory), but I'd be lying if I said I was fluent in all the rules of staying healthy when the heat index hits 100.

What You Can Do to Help Others During the Coronavirus Outbreak

During the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, it's easy to feel helpless, but there are still ways you can support others in your community to help sustain their well-being.

Why Does Your Body Ache When You're Super Sick?

As if chills, a fever, and a faucet of a nose weren't enough, the flu brings along yet another common (and very uncomfortable) side effect: body aches.

Everything Parents Need to Know About Living and Last Wills and Why They're Important

No parent wants to pass on and leave a child behind.

10 Things Teachers Want You to Know About Flu Prevention in Schools

If there's anyone you should take tips from to avoid getting the flu, it's teachers.

Twice in 1 Season? Why the Flu Might Strike Again, Even If Your Kid Already Had It

11 Facts About Cold and Flu Season Every Parent Should Know

Whenever one cold and flu season ends, it feels like another one is just around the corner.

What I've Learned From My Own Experience Dating While Disabled

Every day millions of people all over the world are being diagnosed with an incurable illness.

We Had to Give My Son Steroids For Croup, and It Completely Changed His Personality

When my son was 18 months old, we quickly learned that he was going to have respiratory issues.

Is It OK to Cheat on a Sick Partner? 1 Woman Shares Her Story

When it comes to dating and marriage, it's natural to think that cheating is off the table.