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A photo of tampon products on the shelf in a pharmacy.

<乌鸦传媒>How Concerned Should We Be About Metal in Tampons?

Tampons contain lead and arsenic, but some say the levels aren't anything to worry about

A photo of a female technician performing in-vitro fertilization

<乌鸦传媒>There Is No 'Alternative' to IVF, Ob/Gyns Warn

"Restorative reproductive medicine" is a political rather than a scientific concept, ASRM says

A photo of sunscreen products on the shelf of a store.

<乌鸦传媒>Dermatologist Debunks Sunscreen Misinformation Making the Rounds on Social Media

Focus should be on protecting your skin amid rising rates of skin cancer, she said

A photo of a mother breastfeeding her baby while reading a book on an airplane.

<乌鸦传媒>Mom Allergic to Breastfeeding? Rare but It Happens.

Only a handful of case reports have shown up in the literature

An image of a margarita in the sun.

<乌鸦传媒>The Unexpected Skin Risk of Summer Margaritas by the Pool

Sun exposure plus lime juice can result in this painful rash

A photo of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

<乌鸦传媒>RFK Jr. Explains Why His Voice Sounds Hoarse

Spasmodic dysphonia -- not his brain worm -- is the root cause

A photo of a intrauterine device

<乌鸦传媒>More Than 'Just a Pinch'? Patients Film Their Expressions Getting IUDs

Doctors note there aren't clear guidelines for managing pain or discomfort during IUD insertion

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<乌鸦传媒>Elon Musk's Ketamine Use

Musk says his prescription for the drug helps him get out of a "depressive mind state"

An overhead shot of a molecular model of caffeine surrounded by several cups of coffee.

<乌鸦传媒>Who Is at Risk of Caffeine Intoxication?

People may not realize they may be consuming far more than the recommended daily amount

A photo of Olivia Munn arriving at Chanel鈥檚 15th Annual Pre-Oscar Awards Dinner.

<乌鸦传媒>Olivia Munn Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Double Mastectomy

A high Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Score led to imaging and a biopsy

A photo of Brittany Mahomes

<乌鸦传媒>Beyond Kegels: Brittany Mahomes' Pelvic Floor Woes Post-Childbirth

An ob/gyn and a pelvic floor physical therapist weigh in

A photo of various exfoliant products.

<乌鸦传媒>Does Everyone Need to Exfoliate?

Two dermatologists clarify the role of the skin barrier, risks, and benefits

A photo of a woman holding a stick of Lume Whole Body Deodorant.

<乌鸦传媒>Beyond the Pits: Is Whole-Body Deodorant Safe?

A dermatologist and a toxicologist weigh in on the rise of whole-body deodorants

A photo of Joey Graziadei on a billboard for The Bachelor in Los Angeles

<乌鸦传媒>Joey Graziadei's 'Yellow Eyes' Due to Gilbert Syndrome

Current contestant on 'The Bachelor' was diagnosed with the genetic condition in high school

A photo of a man holding a can of Zyn nicotine pouches.

<乌鸦传媒>Zyn Nicotine Pouches Are All Over TikTok, Sparking Debate

Experts wrestle with their potential benefits and risks

A photo of President Joe Biden walking down the stairs from Air Force One.

<乌鸦传媒>Is President Biden a Super-Ager?

Experts say "age is a number, not a quality" -- even for the president

A photo of Matthew Perry.

<乌鸦传媒>If Ketamine Is So Safe, What Happened to Matthew Perry?

While ketamine may prove to aid challenging mental health conditions, it still can be dangerous

A photo of a mannequin鈥檚 face reflected in a mirror.

<乌鸦传媒>Narcissism Garners More Media Attention

Here's what it is, what it isn't, and what separates it from a true diagnosis

A photo of Stephen Colbert serving ice cream during Writers Guild of America strike.

<乌鸦传媒>Stephen Colbert Has Surgery for Ruptured Appendix

Recent studies have focused on whether appendicitis can be managed with antibiotics alone

A photo of a young woman receiving botox injections.

<乌鸦传媒>How Young Is Too Young for Botox?

With greater exposure on social media, more youths are trying cosmetic treatments

A photo of tourists taking selfies at the rim of the Grand Canyon.

<乌鸦传媒>Are Selfie-Related Deaths a Public Health Issue?

Experts say these deaths are increasing, and are highly preventable

A photo of a charged lemonade drink sign hanging in a Panera Bread restaurant.

<乌鸦传媒>How Dangerous Is Caffeine for People With Severe Arrhythmias?

Parents blame daughter's death on highly caffeinated beverage

A photo of the cover of The Shadow Work Journal and two sample pages.

<乌鸦传媒>'Shadow Work' TikTok Sensation: Is It Legit?

You may not have heard of it, but your Gen Z patients probably have

A photo of a woman eating a carrot.

<乌鸦传媒>What Is the 'Carrot Tan' Trending on Social Media? A Dermatologist Weighs In

"While eating vegetables is very healthy for you, everything in moderation"

A photo of water beads pouring from a bowl into a colander.

<乌鸦传媒>Are Water Beads a Health Hazard for Kids?

These sensory toys have reportedly caused bowel obstructions, other injuries

A photo of the Paqui One Chip Challenge packaging and chip.

<乌鸦传媒>Teen Death After Spicy 'One Chip Challenge' Raises Alarm

A psychiatrist weighs in on how hazardous social media challenges can be

A photo of Jimmy Buffett on stage.

<乌鸦传媒>What to Know About Merkel Cell Carcinoma, the Rare Cancer That Killed Jimmy Buffett

An expert weighs in on what to know about the uncommon skin cancer

A computer rendering of a transparent woman with a syringe above the trapezius muscles.

<乌鸦传媒>It's the Summer of Barbie ... Botox?

What's up with the neck-slimming procedure known as Barbie Botox?

A photo of a man鈥檚 legs affected by acrocyanosis

<乌鸦传媒>'Blue Legs' Yet Another Long COVID Symptom?

Researchers call for more awareness of all types of dysautonomia in long COVID

A photo of a young woman wearing a continuous glucose monitor

<乌鸦传媒>Should People Without Diabetes Use Glucose Monitors?

Trend boosted by health buffs on social media, but benefit for healthy adults is unclear

A photo of a mug filled with a snack mix and three blueberries on the saucer

<乌鸦传媒>What's Wrong With 'Girl Dinner'?

Experts say the trend highlights the best and worst of social media's messaging on healthy eating

A photo of Bronny James

<乌鸦传媒>Bronny James, Son of NBA Star LeBron James, Stabilized After Cardiac Arrest

James is the second USC basketball player to collapse from cardiac arrest over the last year

A photo of a young woman taking a selfie from her bed.

<乌鸦传媒>What Is Bed Rotting and Is It Actually a Problem?

Laying around isn't new, but naming it might help healthcare professionals pinpoint problems

A photo of a sand tiger shark swimming through a school of fish next to a shipwreck.

<乌鸦传媒>Treating a Double Trouble Shark Attack

One afternoon, two shark bites ... just another day in the life of an emergency doctor

A photo of Madonna in the press room at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards

<乌鸦传媒>Madonna's ICU Stay May Have Been Due to Sepsis

Despite being life-threatening, sepsis can be easy to miss

A photo of Lewis Capaldi at the Glastonbury Festival in England on June 24th, 2023

<乌鸦传媒>Lewis Capaldi's Tourette's Episode Shows Adults Can Be Diagnosed, Too

Tourette's is often diagnosed in childhood and symptoms abate with age, but not always

A photo of Tori Bowie after winning the 100 meter finale at the 2017 IAAF World Championships athletics.

<乌鸦传媒>In Wake of Tori Bowie's Death, Doctor Warns Preeclampsia 'Spares No One'

"The most important thing is to make sure that women ... do not dismiss their own symptoms"

A photo of a jar of berberine supplements.

<乌鸦传媒>Is Berberine Really 'Nature's Ozempic'?

An obesity medicine specialist shares his insights on the new social media craze

A photo of a person holding a vial in front of a couple in bathrobes who are about to receive infusion therapy.

<乌鸦传媒>What's With the Buzz Around NAD+ Injections?

Ubiquitous enzyme becomes a health and wellness trend, without much evidence behind it

A photo of Hank Green

<乌鸦传媒>What to Know About Hank Green's Hodgkin's Lymphoma Diagnosis

Hodgkin's is one of the more rare lymphomas, but tends to be very treatable

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