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Lisa Milbrand

Lisa Milbrand

Lisa Milbrand is a writer and editor from New Jersey, who specializes in health, parenting, and travel topics. She is the author of the upcoming book, Baby Names With Character.
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7 Uses for Witch Hazel

This common shrub has some uncommonly good health benefits.

11 Signs of Bullying Every Parent Should Know

One in four children are bullied at school—and less than a third of them report...

10 Things You Need to Know About the Cabbage Soup Diet

Fad diets come and go—but the cabbage diet soup seems to remain a popular option...

Here’s How You Should Treat Perioral Dermatitis, According to Dermatologists

Many people don't realize that perioral dermatitis is an acne or eczema-like rash around the...

13 Things You Need to Know About Sex in Your 40s

Think your sex life has to dwindle after 40? Hardly—just like other areas in your...
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12 Signs You Could Have a Tapeworm

Eating undercooked or raw meat could put you at risk of infection with tapeworms. Learn...

8 Trusted Home Remedies for Itchy Skin

Feeling the urge to scratch? Try one of these at-home treatments to tame itchy skin.

15 Signs Your Upper Abdominal Pain May Be an Emergency

Upper abdominal pain can be no big deal—or it can merit a trip to the...

How to Get Rid of a Stye—the Right Way

You can usually treat these pesky and painful eyelid spots at home—but make sure you...

9 Symptoms of Breast Cancer That Aren’t Lumps Every Woman Should Know

While lumps and bumps are among the most common breast cancer symptoms, there are other...

10 Things You Had No Idea Were Actually Covered in Fecal Matter

Everyone poops—but they should really wash their hands better afterward. Check out all the places...

9 Vitamins and Herbs That Can Boost Your Sex Drive

Could the answer to heating things up in the bedroom be in the vitamin aisle?...

10 Natural Remedies for Thrush in the Mouth

Thrush is a yeast infection in the mouth, and it's most common in newborns and...

15 Nighttime Habits That Are Ruining Your Skin

For a gorgeous glow from the moment you wake up, avoid these bedtime skin habits.

44 Health Mistakes People Make Every Day

Every move you make, every breath you take is an opportunity to live healthier. Avoid...

What Doctors Need You to Know About Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

Coxsackievirus causes this common childhood ailment. Here's the scoop on the illness, its treatment—and everything...
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14 “Harmless” Bugs You Didn’t Know Could Bite You

Even the sweetest bugs can bite if provoked. Here are a few insects you wouldn't...
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8 Bug Bites That Might Need Medical Attention—Now

Most bug bites are perfectly harmless—unless these symptoms sound familiar. Go to see your doctor...
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The Best Way to Treat Every Type of Bug Bite

Bug bites seem to pack a whole lot of pain and itchiness for such a...

Ice or Heat: What’s Best for Your Pain?

From muscle aches to sprains to headaches and more—knowing when to apply ice or when...

7 Tricks for Beating Your Motion Sickness

If you can't stomach the idea of a roller coaster or cruise anymore, take heart....

The 11 Most Expensive Prescription Drugs in America

Some prescription drugs cost patients more in one month than you'd pay for a new...

Food Safety Experts Reveal the 7 Foods They’ll Never, Ever Eat

Food poisoning bacteria—and worse—could be lurking in practically any food you eat, leaving you at...
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9 Magnesium Benefits That May Help Save Your Life

Antioxidants may get all the headlines, but magnesium may just be your health MVP. Learn...

16 Bizarre Things That Happen to Your Body After You Die

Your body will morph in some very disgusting ways after you take your final breath....