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Are cold plunges safe? What you need to know about the health benefits, risks of this celeb-loved trend

"Assuming that everybody responds the same way to cold is extremely dangerous," said François Haman, a health science professor at the University of Ottawa in Canada who has studied cold...

The air in your car could be carcinogenic — here's what to know

Being stuck in traffic might be the least of your worries.

I lost 60 pounds after a minimally invasive experimental procedure

A woman said she lost 60 pounds after undergoing a novel minimally-invasive weight loss procedure.

A simple 'swish-and-spit' test might be able to detect cancer

Swish your way to early cancer detection? Researchers at Rutgers believe a simple oral rinse may be key to the early detection of gastric cancer.

Never send this text to someone with anxiety

Those three little words can trigger an onslaught of worried thoughts.

These processed foods could lead to early death: study

Choosing what to eat is a grave decision.

Mediterranean diet essential could help stave off dementia

Go ahead and add this condiment to your diet daily.

Taking this popular supplement for colds might be pointless

"Ultimately, it’s up to the individual to decide whether the risk of potential unpleasant side-effects is worth the benefit of potentially shortening their illness by a few days," one researcher...

This 4,000 year old practice could be what you need to beat stress

This is an a-maze-ing way to beat stress. 

I go to the butcher for face-mask ingredients — and my skin glows

Don’t butcher your self-care routine — visit the butcher instead.

Eating yogurt could help prevent this serious disease: FDA

Nutritionist shares how eating yogurt regularly helps promote a ‘healthy gut.'

How parental burnout can harm children — and 8 ways to build a better bond

57% of parents reported burnout in an online survey of 722 caregivers that Ohio State University conducted last summer.

Ask a doc: 'Is it dangerous to crack my neck or back?'

Cracking your back or neck might provide quick relief and a satisfying popping noise — but is it a safe practice?

Influencer rips 'harmful' TikTok food-sharing trend: 'Fell into the trap'

Aussie influencer Laura Henshaw, 31, has officially called out the trend of sharing what you eat.

Butt-tox is NYC's boldest new beauty treatment for 'curious and adventurous' Gen Zers

This is taking Botox to a hole new level.

Do Americans know how to eat healthy?

Thirty percent of Americans admit to buying healthy foods just because they’re trendy, according to new research.

I'm a dermatologist — here are 3 simple ways to get rid of those annoying under-eye bags

She's got a bag of tricks for unsightly under-eye bags.

Nutrition experts reveal 4 foods to avoid to lower your cancer risk

They have a T-bone to pick with these foods.

I had a severe reaction to medication I took for depression — it burned me from the inside out

"I looked in the mirror, and I just burst into tears. I think I subconsciously knew it was something quite serious," said Charlotte Gilmour, 23.

5 ways women can lower their stroke risk — including one to do before going outside

Stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death for American women.