Health
Apr 3, 2025

Is It Rude to Offer Someone a Mask? And 22 Other Illness Etiquette Questions

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The pandemic changed everything, including the social norms around how to behave when you're sick, afraid you may be sick, or want to avoid getting sick.

Fitness
Apr 14, 2025

Yes, You Can Actually Be Allergic to Exercise

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Not everyone is a fan of exercise, and you've probably heard more than a few jokes from people who say they're "allergic" to working out.

Health
Feb 10, 2025

6 Surprising Culprits of Eye Irritation, According to Experts

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Fact: Dry, irritated eyes can be incredibly uncomfortable (if you know you know).

Health
May 28, 2025

The Validation of Netflix's "Sirens" Spotlighting This Rare but Real Facial Condition

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This informational guide, part of PS's Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to help.

Health
May 6, 2025

Chrissy Teigen Opens Up About Her Family's Overwhelming Journey With Type 1 Diabetes

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Mom, author, and entrepreneur Chrissy Teigen never thought that a stomach bug would put her son, Miles, into the hospital.

Health
Apr 29, 2025

Prescription Refills Are the Pink Tax No One Talks About

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Alex*, a 38-year-old woman living in the Washington, D.C., area, spends $400 or more a month on prescription medications to treat ADHD, anxiety, depression, and high cholesterol.

Health
Apr 28, 2025

Is It Actually Safe to Take Cold and Allergy Medications Together?

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Don't you hate it when a spring cold overlaps with seasonal allergies?

Beauty
Apr 18, 2025

Doctors Explain the Difference Between Eczema vs. Psoriasis

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While certain skin conditions such as acne can seem easy to diagnose from home, others can be a bit trickier, like eczema and psoriasis.

Health
Apr 15, 2025

I Have Chronic Allergies — and the Cure Is Almost as Bad as the Symptoms

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Allergies are common — and may be becoming more so.

Health
Apr 8, 2025

More Child-Free Women Are Getting Sterilized — Here's What to Know

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Ashley Manta knew she didn't want kids as early as her teen years.

Health
Apr 8, 2025

My Doctor Kept Me in the Dark About Birth Control, and I'm Not Alone

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Several months ago, on a mockingly optimistic sunny morning and the start of a new month, I told myself I'd quit hormonal birth control pills.

Health
Apr 4, 2025

I Thought I Had ADHD For Years, Until an Autism Diagnosis Changed Everything

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If you've stumbled onto mental health TikTok, you've probably come across videos listing out traits and tendencies that could mean you have ADHD.

Health
Mar 31, 2025

The $20,181 Cost of Living With an Autoimmune Disease

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Welcome to Show the Receipts, a series where we ask interesting people to share exactly how much it costs to get shit done.

Health
Mar 21, 2025

Wait, So Measles Is Back?

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Between norovirus, the flu, and COVID-19, there is no shortage of illnesses trying to wreak havoc on our immune system right now.

Health
Mar 19, 2025

What Foamy Pee Can Tell You About Your Health, According to a Urologist

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When it comes to your bathroom habits, it's usually a private matter.

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