Achieving the Dream: My Journey to Medical School and Six Tips for Aspiring Medical Students
My journey to medical school, like many others, started with an idea. In its simplest form, that idea was to…
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FDA Misses Deadline to Ban Formaldehyde in Hair Straighteners
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has again missed a deadline to propose a ban on chemicals in hair-straightening…
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Sexy Abs: 9 Non-Gym Things You Need To Do Every Day
We all want them: Flat, toned, sexy abs. Taking a trip to the gym, it's easy to see that many…
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Sweet Dreams: Bedtime Snacks That Won’t Spike Your Blood Sugar
In the pursuit of a restful night's sleep, a small, satisfying snack can be just what you need. However, for…
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New Year Burnout Is Real: Why You’re Already Tired in January
It’s a new year, but many people are feeling far from refreshed. You’re supposed to be stepping into the new…
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The Latest on ACA Subsidy Extension: How It Could Affect You
Millions of people nationwide are facing higher health insurance costs in 2026 after lawmakers in Congress let enhanced Affordable Care…
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Breast Cancer Surgery: What Are Your Options?
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Adult ADHD and the Gender Gap: Why Women Are Diagnosed Later and Black Women Remain Overlooked
For years, people thought that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was a problem that only kids had. It was marked…
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Financial Reset: Small Money Moves That Can Change Your Year by Spring
Many people want to get their finances in order for the new year. Whether your goal is to cut down…
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CDC Makes Sweeping Changes to Childhood Vaccine Schedule: What You Should Know
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced a major update to the childhood vaccine schedule, reducing…
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Female Rap Star Overcomes Private Battle With Cancer
St. Louis-born rapper Big Boss Vette, born Diamond Alexxis Smith, had all the girls strutting their stuff with her viral…
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What WNBA Star Erica Wheeler Wishes Her Mom Had Known About Cervical Cancer
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The “Triple” In Triple Negative Breast Cancer
The “Triple” in Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) refers to Estrogen and Progesterone (hormones) and Her2 (an epidermal growth factor).…
Should You Fast Before a Cardiac Test?
If you're scheduled for an internal heart exam under sedation, recent research might change your pre-procedure routine. A groundbreaking study…
