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Melissa Erickson

General Health

People who experienced medical gaslighting share how they finally got on the same page as their provider—and got the care they needed. 

“How I Got My Doctor to Hear Me”

Breakthrough Moments

Chelsey Amer

Diabetes

If you live with type 2 diabetes or just want to balance your blood sugar, these 15 hunger-crushing recipes have you covered.

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15 Low Sugar Recipes You’ll Love

Join Our Low-Sugar Cooking Club!

Elizabeth Millard

When your body aches and your joints are sore, you might be tempted by this one-two approach. Here’s why you should reconsider.

Can You Take Ibuprofen With Alcohol?

Stephanie Watson

While a cold or strep is a likely cause, sometimes painful swallowing is a signal something serious is going on.

What It Means When It Hurts to Swallow

It Hurts to Swallow

Erin L. Boyle

When your health hangs in the balance, you'd like to think that the doctor you're seeing has got it right. The truth, as it turns out, is usually more complicated. 

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One in Two Diagnoses Is Wrong. Do You Need a Second Opinion?

Special Report

Matt McMillen

Heart Disease

Heart Attack Causes

Causes

Adopt these 10 heart-smart tips now to lower your risk for having a heart attack in the future.

10 Ways to Prevent a Heart Attack

Heart Attack Prevention

Lindsay Ewan, M.D., M.P.H.

Back Pain

That lingering ache or sharp, stabbing sensation along or near your spine can be caused by loads of things. Know the common culprits, plus when to see a doctor for your symptoms.

What’s Behind Your Back Pain?

Back Pain Symptoms

Tracy Davenport, Ph.D.

Obesity

It would be amazing if you could eat certain foods and see the pounds miraculously disappear. But…. can you?

Superfoods for Obesity

Can Superfoods Really Help With Obesity?

Janet Lee

Diet and Nutrition

You really can’t go wrong with this easy-to-start, no-deprivation way of eating healthy.

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Is a Whole Foods, Plant-Based Diet Right for You?

Whole foods plant-based diet

Tell Us About Yourself

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a frustrating disease, but it’s easier when you don’t have to go it alone.

Team Effort

It's easier to deal with a chronic condition like psoriasis when you know you are not alone. These patients found organizations and people to give them advice and encouragement.

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