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Diabetes fatigue: Causes, management, and when to see a doctor

Fatigue is different from being tired. When a person is merely tired, they usually feel better with rest. When a person has persistent fatigue, rest may not relieve their feelings of exhaustion and lethargy. According to the American Diabetes Association, research shows that 61 percent of people with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes report fatigue […]

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Flushed skin: Causes and when to see a doctor

Flushed skin occurs when the hundreds of tiny blood vessels just beneath the skin dilate, or widen. When these blood vessels expand, they rapidly fill with more blood, which can make the skin appear red or pink. This effect is more noticeable in regions of the body where the blood vessels are closest to the […]

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I Didn't See Women My Size on the Internet—So I Decided to Change That

This profile is part of Health’s #RealLifeStrong series, where we are celebrating women who represent strength, resilience, and grace. Three years ago when Katie Sturino launched her blog, her goal was to provide fashion inspiration for women with similar body types to hers. The 12ish Style struck a chord: Today, Sturino has 225,000 followers on Instagram (if you haven’t seen her #SupersizeTheLook posts, you need to) […]

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I have had this mole-like thing on my chest for almost a year now. I thought it used to be a pimple that I popped, but instead of disappearing it became this big soft fatty bump on my chest which makes me look like I have 3 nipples! Is this a bad sign? Do I need to see my doctor?

Anytime you have a skin problem that doesn’t go away, you should make an appointment with your health care provider. Small lumps or cysts (fluid filled sacs under the skin) are common and most of the time aren’t dangerous. They can sometimes get infected and in very rare cases they can be something serious. It […]

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Poll: Latinos see health care communication barriers

Nearly 6 in 10 Hispanic adults have had a difficult time communicating with a health care provider because of a language or cultural barrier, and when they do they often turn to outside sources for help, according to a new study conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. The survey finds that […]

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You Can Now See Who Swiped Right On Your Tinder Profile

Tinder has announced it’s testing a members-only Gold service that will allow you to find out who has already swiped right on your profile. The “Likes You” feature is said to help you find a match faster, plus it’ll give your over-worked forefinger a well-deserved rest. This service will, of course, cost you a bit […]

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You Have To See How Hilary Duff Just Shut Down Her Body Shamers

Hilary Duff is not letting body shamers ruin her vacation. The 29-year-old, who is on a tropical trip with her friends and son, Luca, posted a photo on Instagram on Friday, August 4, of herself standing in the ocean. The picture, taken from the back, shows Hilary in a checkered one piece, carrying her 5-year-old, and a small amount […]