Most parents choose to have their children vaccinated against measles, polio, meningitis and other diseases that can be prevented with childhood immunizations....
When you’re communicating with someone, whether that’s a partner, colleague, friend or acquaintance, it’s ideal to share your thoughts, opinions and needs...
If you’re approaching menopause, odds are good that you’ve experienced hot flashes or night sweats. “About 75 to 80% of women experience hot flashes during...
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Broken blood vessels on your face can look like red lines or splotches, and you might not like their appearance. If so, a simple procedure can make them...
You might have heard that normal body temperature is 98.6°F. But that’s not entirely true.
“Normal adult body temperature ranges from 97°F to 99°F,” said...
You have lymph nodes throughout your body—they’re in your neck, armpits, chest, belly and groin area. Sometimes they get swollen. You might notice a lump...
As you switch your calendar to a new year, you might see those fresh, clean pages as an opportunity to live a better life. But maybe lofty New Year’s resolutions...
If you’re a parent of young children, you probably feel like there’s never enough time to get caught up. You might be managing your work obligations, supervising...
Maybe you’re an enthusiastic resolution-maker—you look at the New Year as a clean slate where you can reevaluate your habits and make some changes in your...
You might find that, for most of the year, it’s easy to control your acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). But when the holiday season...
Stephanie Thurrott
Contributing Writer
Stephanie Thurrott is a writer who focuses on health, nutrition and personal growth. She creates content that makes a difference in people’s lives, and learns something new with every article she writes. Her work has appeared in NBC TODAY, Taste of Home and the U Miami Miller School of Medicine magazine. When she’s not writing, you might find her cycling, walking her dog Daisy or creating her own craft cocktails.