Lifestyle 2022-08-26T11:00:00Z
Casey Clark posing for a photo

I don't want to date anyone. My twin is there to fill the void a romantic partner would.

The author shares how having her twin there when she needs her makes not dating easier as an asexual person.
Parenting 2022-08-26T09:15:00Z
Full length portrait of smiling siblings with backpack and blackboard standing on road

I'm a psychotherapist and author of a book about online dangers. Here's why I skip the back-to-school photos, and why you should too.

From identity theft to online predators, this mom and psychotherapist shares why parents should not post photos with identifiable details.
Health 2022-08-26T08:00:00Z
A woman playing tennis

A personal trainer says training for tennis is an efficient way to build a good physique. Here's how to do it.

Workouts to boost performance on the court move the body in all directions, which also creates a balanced physique, Luke Worthington told Insider.
Health 2022-08-25T22:07:24Z

CDC investigating Wendy's food amid E. coli outbreak that's left 8 people with kidney failure

Wendy's is removing the lettuce from sandwiches in affected regions. At least 84 people have been sickened across four states, the CDC says.
Health 2022-08-25T18:20:57Z

Sunscreen won't prevent all skin damage or tanning — protect yourself with these dermatologist-backed tips

Sunscreen blocks UV rays but won't always prevent tanning. Here's how to safely boost your glow while protecting your skin with daily sunscreen use.
Health 2022-08-25T17:21:00Z

In one day, a man was diagnosed with monkeypox, HIV, and COVID-19

The 36-year-old man came back from vacation, tested positive for COVID, then noticed a blistering rash. He was soon diagnosed with monkeypox and HIV.
Health 2022-08-25T16:49:49Z

I'm a doctor, and I know what it's like to be gaslighted as a patient. Here's what I do to advocate for myself in a medical setting.

For years, Dr. Christina Johnson's painful periods were dismissed as an STI. She really had fibroids, and now treats patients who've felt dismissed.
News 2022-08-25T15:21:45Z

A woman mysteriously couldn't poop for a month. Hundreds of thousands of people started tuning in to follow her struggle on TikTok.

Cherine Docherty shared every moment of her bowel issues on TikTok. She hopes to inspire others to not be embarrassed when it comes to their health.
Health 2022-08-25T14:56:23Z

I tried to go from walking 500 steps to 10,000 every day for a month, and I saw results but wouldn't do it again

As someone who works from home, I was not moving nearly enough, so I challenged myself to walk 10,000 steps every day for a month.
Health 2022-08-25T13:34:50Z

Scientists say mealworms are a good protein-filled snack — so I tried making them myself

I was pleasantly surprised by the taste of the mealworms, but it was hard to get over their appearance, reporter Rachel Hosie said.
Health 2022-08-25T12:00:00Z

A teacher is speaking out about the lack of budget for classroom supplies. Between her own money and donations, she's spent $2,000 so far this year.

After her TikTok about the lack of money for classroom supplies went viral, this teacher received $1,800 in donations on top of the $200 she'd spent.
Parenting 2022-08-25T10:30:00Z

I'm a former teacher and I used to dread back-to-school season. It was hard for me to give my students what they needed.

The author shares how she quit teaching after six years because of the stress and trauma she dealt with once classes were back in session.
Health 2022-08-24T21:29:15Z

Life expectancy is falling in the US — these maps show how much it has dropped per state

Life expectancy declined in the US and around the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as an increase in accidental deaths.
Health 2022-08-24T18:16:48Z

I let my daughter quit family therapy and take control of her own mental-health care. Now, we're trying art therapy instead.

When my daughter stopped talking to our therapist, I was hesitant to let her quit. Now, we're letting her take control of her mental-health care.
Health 2022-08-24T16:37:36Z

A woman got a life-threatening infection after a tummy tuck — and says the doctor just told her to 'toughen up'

Jamie Hilburn, a 28-year-old single mom, treated herself to a tummy tuck for her birthday. Post-procedure, she developed MRSA, which can be deadly.
Health 2022-08-24T13:16:34Z

Map shows the average life expectancy for people in each state

Hawaii had the highest average life expectancy of any state, and Mississippi had the lowest, according to the CDC report.

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Health 2022-08-24T12:30:00Z

After my daughter was diagnosed with a chronic illness, I needed to confront my anxiety and OCD. It's still a work in progress.

After my daughter was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis, a genetic condition, I started seeing a therapist to cope with my anxiety and OCD.
Parenting 2022-08-24T11:00:00Z

After my partner transitioned, I was surprised she wore a bikini on a family trip. I learned so much about her that day.

The author says her wife's choice of bathing suit surprised her at first, then helped her learn something new about her wife and her new body.
Lifestyle 2022-08-24T09:15:00Z

My husband and I met in an ambulance. We've been married for 24 years.

More than 20 years after they met in an ambulance, the author and her husband are still together and have three kids.
Health 2022-08-23T20:44:08Z

Meet the mother-daughter pairs of 'sMothered,' who are extremely close and do things like get nipple piercings and sleep naked together

On season four of "sMothered," daughters and mothers try to set boundaries with each other about alone time, weight loss, and other difficult topics.
Health 2022-08-23T16:44:28Z

Scientists have discovered a cheap soapy solution that can destroy 'forever chemicals' — toxins in household products linked to cancer risk

Researchers at Northwestern University found that a chemical byproduct previously used in bladder pain medication can trigger PFAS breakdown.
Health 2022-08-23T16:06:20Z

Here are 5 foods a sports nutritionist recommends to clients for a muscle-building diet

Salmon is a great food for a muscle-building diet because it's rich in protein and has anti-inflammatory benefits, Angie Asche, a nutritionist, said.
Health 2022-08-23T15:40:58Z

It took 7 months for doctors to figure out why I was fainting several times a day, and my life now looks completely different.

When I started fainting several times a day at the start of the pandemic, it took seven months to get a diagnosis. Here's what life looks like now.
Health 2022-08-23T14:01:49Z
Health 2022-08-23T12:30:00Z

My brother needed a liver transplant but didn't have health insurance. My advocacy is what got him on the donor list.

When my brother needed a liver transplant and didn't have health insurance, I advocated for him and got him on the donor list. Here's what I learned.
Parenting 2022-08-23T11:15:00Z

After IVF and surrogacy, my children are 10 weeks apart. Having 'twiblings' showed me how different each baby is.

The mom calls the siblings "twiblings" and they are now 6 months and 4 months old. She struggled with depression after bringing the youngest one home.
Health 2022-08-23T10:30:00Z

After 3 surgeries, 13 years, and $30,000, I'm happier now without my breast implants

The author says that after getting breast implants, she suffered from several health conditions. With the implants gone, she feels better.
News 2022-08-23T10:17:42Z

Dozens of puppies in Michigan are dying from a mysterious disease that officials say resembles a fatal virus with no cure

Officials said the illness seemed similar to the highly infectious parvovirus, and that they are working to identify it.
Health 2022-08-22T20:54:53Z

I'm a psychologist who runs a program designed for male narcissists. I use 3 strategies to see if they can save their marriages.

Dr. David Hawkins runs a three-part course for narcissists who want to save their marriage. If their partner isn't on board, they'll fail, he said.
Health 2022-08-22T17:56:45Z

What is your risk of catching monkeypox in public? We asked 7 experts to rate different activities, from gym workouts to dance parties

Monkeypox is mostly spreading among men who have sex with men in the current outbreak, and the risk of catching it in other ways is low.
Health 2022-08-22T17:54:37Z

An athlete named 5th 'Fittest Woman on Earth' shares her favorite core exercises, including overhead squats and toes-to-bar

Brooke Wells said lots of CrossFit movements hit the core, but abs are ultimately made in the kitchen.
Parenting 2022-08-22T16:29:01Z

Ketamine made me a better mom. I couldn't hide my depression any longer.

The author says that after years of battling depression, she decided to try ketamine and it helped mend her relationship with her daughter.
Health 2022-08-22T14:39:59Z

4 signs you have heart failure that you probably don't know, including those more likely to affect women

Early heart-failure symptoms — including nausea and vomiting — can be "harbingers" of impending death, according to the American Heart Association.
Entertainment 2022-08-21T20:27:01Z

'Real Housewives of Dubai' star Chanel Ayan reveals she survived genital mutilation as a child

Chanel Ayan shared that she's "blocked out"a lot of her childhood on the most recent episode of "The Real Housewives of Dubai."
Celebrity 2022-08-21T17:38:52Z

Dr. Dre reveals that doctors thought he was going to die after his brain aneurysm and invited his family to say their 'last goodbyes'

The mega-producer and mogul didn't realize how serious his condition was when he was initially admitted into the ICU in January 2021.
Health 2022-08-21T11:17:17Z

I was pregnant, and getting an out-of-state termination was already scary. Then I got caught out by a fake abortion clinic.

A Missouri woman seeking an abortion describes how a fake clinic worker pressured her to give birth and put the baby up for adoption.
Celebrity 2022-08-20T15:59:20Z

Heidi Klum said she got a colonoscopy on an anniversary trip with her husband

Klum discussed the "hardcore" Austrian health retreat she attended during a sit-down with Nicole Byer on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Thursday.
Health 2022-08-20T12:00:00Z

Doctors dismissed a woman's pain, weight loss, and bloody stool for more than a year. She had colon cancer.

Paula Chamber Raney said one doctor told her "she probably ate something red," hence her bloody stool. Later, doctors found a baseball-sized tumor.
Parenting 2022-08-20T11:30:00Z

I gave birth as a single mother in Australia thanks to universal healthcare. I couldn't have done it in the US.

The author shares how having IVF covered by insurance and having three months guaranteed of paid leave allowed her to become a single mom.
Health 2022-08-20T09:00:00Z

A dermatologist shares the 4 things she adds to her skincare routine in summer to keep her skin clear

Summer is a "critical" time of year to practice good skincare, Dr. Julia Tzu, the medical director at Wall Street Dermatology, told Insider.
Health 2022-08-19T20:35:34Z

A 23-year-old man died after being left unattended for 7 hours in hospital, his mom claims in a lawsuit

William Miller was hospitalized in Connecticut after ingesting fentanyl. His mom, suing the hospital, claims in a lawsuit he was left unattended.
News 2022-08-19T19:39:37Z

California woman alleges Daily Harvest meal made her so ill that doctors had to remove her gallbladder, lawsuit says

Daily Harvest recalled its "French Lentil and Leek Crumbles" product after people said it made them sick. Now people are suing the company.
Lifestyle 2022-08-19T18:51:02Z

Parenting with chronic migraines feels almost impossible some days. But my husband and I figured out a plan that works for us.

My chronic migraines have made motherhood difficult. But after reevaluating our parenting plan, my husband and I found balance and advice for other moms and dads.
Health 2022-08-19T18:48:14Z

Linda Evangelista says even surgery couldn't fix her bulging deformities caused by a fat-freezing treatment — so she stopped eating

Linda Evangelista told Vogue she starved herself to try to reverse CoolSculpting's alleged damage. "I would have a stick of celery or one apple."
Health 2022-08-19T17:51:39Z

A dermatologist reveals 5 toxic shampoo chemicals to avoid — and how to pick a natural alternative that won't damage your scalp

Dr. Alexander Dane, a board-certified dermatologist, said it's a good idea to try natural shampoos for your health, but some can damage your scalp.
Style 2022-08-19T16:59:44Z

Linda Evangelista says she wore face tape for her first British Vogue cover after a fat-freezing treatment left her 'brutally disfigured'

Linda Evangelista told British Vogue: "That's not my jaw and neck in real life — and I can't walk around with tape and elastics everywhere."
Health 2022-08-19T16:14:34Z

'Stranger Things' star David Harbour used an intense intermittent fasting diet to lose weight for the new season

David Harbour lost 75 pounds for season four of 'Stranger Things' with an intermittent fasting diet he said may have been 'code for starvation.'
Health 2022-08-19T15:56:53Z

3 signs you're having a stroke that you probably don't know, including those more likely to affect women

Stroke is a leading cause of death in the US, according to the CDC. But it can be treated if symptoms are spotted early.
Culture 2022-08-19T15:17:43Z

A raw-meat influencer has racked up millions of views by documenting his 'challenge' to eat one raw steak a day until he gets sick

TikToker @PaulyLong said he plans to eat one raw steak a day until he gets sick. Some experts dispute his claims that raw meat diets are healthy.
Health 2022-08-19T12:30:00Z

I watched both my parents and two grandparents suffer with dementia. Having a family history increases my risk, but I refuse to live in fear.

I have a family history of dementia and watched both my parents and two grandparents deal with it, but this doesn't mean I have to live in fear.
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