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Diagnosed with Breast Cancer: 12 Completely Candid Truths from Women Who Got Through It

From how to deal with “why me” thoughts to handling fertility and egg freezing, these initial reactions show what a breast cancer diagnosis really feels like.

Choosing a Bra After Breast Surgery: How to Pick the Right One

“It’s not just a bra. This is a way that you express yourself.”

How a Designer Uses the Runway to Advocate for Metastatic Breast Cancer

Dana Donofree took her cause to New York Fashion Week.

A Surgeon to Patients: Stop Believing These 5 Breast Cancer Surgery Myths

Don’t let these breast cancer surgery misconceptions stand in the way of getting the best treatment available.

Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer: Who Needs It and Why

Here’s who may benefit (and who won’t).

Staying Positive During Breast Cancer: 12 Tips from People Who Have Actually Lived It

Whether joining support groups or simply taking time to grieve, here’s how these breast cancer patients coped each day.

These 5 Habits May Prevent Breast Cancer from Coming Back

When you’ve beaten breast cancer once, you want to do everything you can to not fight it again. These science-backed tips may help.

Coping with Metastatic Breast Cancer: 6 Self-Care Tips to Keep in Mind

Here’s how to take care of your physical and emotional health while undergoing treatment for metastatic breast cancer.

What Is Metastatic Breast Cancer? An Oncologist Explains

Metastatic means breast cancer has spread to other parts of the body. Here’s what you need to know.

Here’s Exactly How to Do a Breast Self-Exam, According to a Breast Oncologist

Learn what breast changes to look out for and how often to check.

The Breast Cancer Warning Signs All Women Need to Know

It’s not just lumps you should be looking out for.

What to Wear After a Mastectomy, According to a Breast Cancer Survivor

Getting dressed post-surgery comes with unexpected challenges.

12 Things You Should Never Say to Someone with Breast Cancer

Whatever you do, don’t tell them to “smile.”

8 Things Doctors Wish You Knew About Metastatic Breast Cancer

For starters, don’t read about survival rates on the internet.

What It Really Means to Be Average Risk, Moderate Risk, or High Risk for Breast Cancer

Knowing your risk level dictates how often you’re screened or even treated for breast cancer.

Survivors Confess 13 Things No One Really Tells You About Having Breast Cancer

“There were people who told me the cancer was from eating too many hamburgers or cooking with plastic.”

Shopping for a Bra During Breast Cancer Treatment: 5 Tips to Find the Right Fit

Here’s how to pick the perfect bra for your new body.

Talking About Chronic Illness: What Loved Ones Need to Know

“I tried to make the conversation as easy on her as possible.”

5 Full Meals You Can Make on a Single Sheet Pan

Enjoy your dinner *and* a smaller pile of dishes to wash.

Eating Too Fast? 5 Silly Tricks to Help You Slowwww Down

Taking your time leads to better digestion—and potentially weight loss.

Insulin + PCOS: What Women Need to Know About the Link

What does this reproductive problem have to do with diabetes?

4 Ways Your Ovaries Help Keep Your Whole Body Healthy

These lil’ organs do so much more than pregnancy + periods.

7 Salads for People Who Say They Don’t Like Salad

It doesn’t have to be Caesar or chef to be a salad.

What Is a Lumpectomy? A Breast Cancer Surgeon Explains

The goal is to leave the breast appearing “the most like it looked before surgery.”

What Is a Mastectomy? A Breast Cancer Surgeon Explains

Depending on your risk factors, there are different types to choose from.

Menopause Complications: How Loss of Estrogen Affects Your Health

Menopause is a risk factor for these 3 health problems.

Why This Couple Dealing with Endometriosis Prioritizes Mental Health

“It just helps us connect in a different way.”

What to Know Before Wearing Decorative Contacts for Halloween

Buy with discretion to avoid a spoOoOoky eye-mergency.

A Blood Test to Predict Alzheimer’s Disease: Is It Possible?

By the time symptoms appear, treatment is less effective.

Then vs. Now: The Evolution of Oral Hygiene

People believed “tooth worms” caused tooth decay in 5000 BCE.

“Bobbing for Apples”: Fun Halloween Game or Gross Germfest?

This fall tradition might just be creepier than the haunted house.

The Birth Control Ring: What an Ob-Gyn Wants You to Know

Don’t want to think about a pill every day? The ring may be your thing.

Cold Sores, Explained in Just 2 Minutes

Statistically, you likely carry the virus that causes cold sores.

Atrial Fibrillation, Explained in Less Than 2 Minutes

A heart with AFib marches to its own beat.

Chemotherapy, Explained in Under 2 Minutes

How exactly does chemo fight cancer, anyway?

Constipation, Explained in Just 2 Minutes

Feeling, er, plugged up? Here’s what’s going on in your bowels.

Acne, Explained in Less Than 2 Minutes

Here’s what’s going on beneath that red bump.

Rosacea, Explained in Less Than 2 Minutes

Redness in the face is just one symptom of this skin condition.

Colorectal Cancer, Explained in Under 2 Minutes

It (often) starts with a polyp.

High Blood Pressure, Explained in Just 2 Minutes

What causes those numbers to go up and down?

Coronary Artery Disease, Explained in Less Than 2 Minutes

Here’s what may disrupt blood flow in these heart-huggin’ arteries.

Then vs. Now: The Promising History of Fecal Transplants

These poop-derived treatments are making a serious comeback.

Then vs. Now: The Evolution of Period Products

Moss for tampons? Buffalo skin for pads? Feminine hygiene has come so far.

Then vs. Now: The Creepy History of Anesthesia

Imagine being hypnotized before a root canal.

Then vs. Now: The Impressive History of the Measles Vaccine

How one discovery reduced measles cases by 80% in a single year.

Then vs. Now: The Evolution of Migraine Treatment

Fact: Migraines were once considered a symptom of demonic possession.

Then vs. Now: The Ancient Theory Behind Bloodletting

Is it possible to have too much blood? Ancient doctors thought so.

Then vs. Now: The History of Medical Marijuana

Medical marijuana isn’t a 21st-century invention.

Then vs. Now: The Decline of the “Hysteria” Diagnosis

Ever wonder how “hysterical” got such a bad rap?

Then vs. Now: The History of "Ideal" Female Body Types

Your idea of a perfect figure may go out of style soon.

Master Your Medicine: How to Ease Your Worries About Side Effects

Afraid of medication side effects? You have options.

Master Your Medicine: How to Better Understand Your Prescription

If you often think: “Why am I even taking these?” See this.

Master Your Medicine: How to Remember to Take Your Medication

Keep forgetting to take your meds? Try these tricks.

Master Your Medicine: Ways Your Doctor Can Lower Your Medication Cost

Can’t afford your meds? Your doctor can help.

Master Your Medicine: How to Tell You No Longer Need Your Medication

Feeling well again is not a sign to abandon your treatment plan.

Master Your Medicine: How to Lower Your Prescription Costs Online

These online tools and apps may save you as much as $100.

Master Your Medicine: How to Ease Your Worries About Addiction or Dependency

It’s important that you feel good about the medicine you’re taking.

Master Your Medicine: How to Keep Your Medicines Organized

Does your medication routine “spark joy”?

Eating Out With Diabetes

Can you dine out with diabetes and still stick to your healthy diet? Here, registered dietitian Sharon Richter explains how to make nutritious choices while dining out.

Nail the Move

Perfect your form at the gym as certified trainers Jennifer Jacobs and Armond Jordan demonstrate the correct technique for popular strength-training moves.

Flow

In this fitness series, yoga instructor Elise Joan leads 10-minute yoga routines, each with its own focus and benefits. Find yoga routines tailored to boost your balance, strength, confidence, and more.

Ask a Nutritionist!

You wondered, we answered. Here, nutritionists shed light on your biggest healthy eating dilemmas.

Charles Chen In The Kitchen

Wellness expert Charles Chen lost 100 pounds by changing his entire approach to food. Here’s how he did it.

Clean Eating

Clean eating is all about finding healthier alternatives to your favorite indulgent food. It’s not about limitations, but a lifestyle where you add healthy foods in. Join nutrition expert Arielle Haspel as she guides you through her Clean Eating favorites

Kitchen Tips

Improve your skills and save time in the kitchen with these simple tips and tricks!

Eating by Heart

Embrace a diet that consists of less fat, sugar and sodium… without denying flavor and enjoyment. Learn to make a variety of heart healthy dishes that includes salads, tacos and chicken recipes. Bask in the lighter side of eating well.

Chef Tips

Think you can’t cook as well as a pro? Think again! In this series, Chef Jason Fullilove reveals the restaurant secrets for making fresh, flavorful dishes that look as great as they taste. With these chef tips, you might develop a new love for the kitchen

Just Get Started

Trainer Rob Sulaver has created beginner, low impact workouts to help you Just Get Started. Rob adds some creativity and fun, using items in your home like the couch, your bed and the laundry detergent. You are officially out of excuses!

To Eat With Love

Trendy diets may come and go, but the Mediterranean diet is a long-time favorite among health experts.  In this series, nutritionist Fiorella DiCarlo, RD, CDN, cooks up easy, healthy recipes from all over the Mediterranean region.

HIIT This

Trainers Rob Sulaver and Kara Liotta take you through High Intensity Interval Training. Each workout is a blast of energy you can do at home. Rob and Kara focus on all parts of your body, emphasizing correct form to take you from beginner to advanced.

Kickstart Workouts

Certified trainer Holly Rilinger kicks you into shape with workouts you can do at the gym or at home! This new fitness series of instructional video workouts will target all areas of your body - working on your abs, legs, arms and beyond.

Did You Know?

Have you ever wondered if common health myths are actually true? Join our Chief Medical Editor Dr. Preeti Parikh as she debunks these myths and shares the medical facts in our new illustrated series "Did you Know?"

Gluten Free Tasty

Come explore the world of gluten free foods as our chefs share their diverse visions and backgrounds to create easy-to-prepare versions of your favorite foods.

Right Side Of The Bed

Diabetes Bites

Registered Dietician Fiorella DiCarlo guides you through classic recipes healthy for a diabetic diet

Happy Belly

Enjoy dietitian approved dishes for conditions that are easy on the belly. Get easy and delicious recipes, and tips on foods to avoid.