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Kaitlyn Chamberlin

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Here’s What Happens to Your Blood After You Donate It

When you visit an American Red Cross site to donate, you're potentially saving at least three lives—but first, your blood must make a few surprising stops.

15 Things You Shouldn’t Eat If You’re Trying to Lose Weight

These seemingly "healthy" options could be sabotaging your best efforts.
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How I Cured My Cystic Acne in 3 Weeks

Going to the dermatologist was the best thing I've ever done for my skin.

6 Simple Changes You Can Make to Prevent Breast Cancer

Ask yourself: "Am I doing all I can to prevent breast cancer?" These lifestyle strategies...
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Here’s What Your Acne Breakout Is Actually Telling You

Could you tell a pustule from a pimple? Why do you break out only on...

11 Smart Tricks to Not Get Sick on a Cruise

Being stuck on a cruise ship in the middle of the ocean while having tummy...

The Toxic Chemical Lurking in Your Favorite Lipstick

There could be something dangerous in your favorite tube of luscious red lipstick. Here's what...

The Best Mattress for Every Kind of Sleeper

A restful night sleep is possible—if your mattress accommodates your natural sleep style. Here's how...

A New Way of Eating Helps You Burn Fat—Without Counting Calories

If you hate counting calories, resisting snacks, and all the other trappings of restrictive dieting,...

This Disease Is More Common in Women Than Breast Cancer

Nearly 10 million people in the United States suffer from this condition—but no one is...

Oh, No! Your Worries About Eating Raw Cookie Dough Are True-ish

Everyone loves to lick the bowl when baking, but here's why you might want to...
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7 Safety Tips You Need to Know Before You Use a Neti Pot

Whether you're a frequent neti pot user or it's your first time, these tips will...

These Are the Skin-Care Products You Should Never Use, Based on Where You Live

Where you live determines more than your zip code, it also affects what you should—and...

7 Allergies That Are On the Rise—and Why You May Be at Risk

If it seems like your "seasonal" allergies are on a four-season stretch and you're suddenly...

I Tried Period Underwear for a Week, and Here’s What Happened

Can high-tech undies make your pads and tampons ancient history?

This Is Why Lack of Sleep Makes You Crave Junk Food (It’s Not for Energy)

There's a reason doughnuts smell like heaven after you've had only four hours of sleep.

Is It Really That Bad to Share a Toothbrush?

You know your hands are often filthy, but your mouth is also surprisingly germy, so...
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10 Delicious Snack Ideas You Should Be Stealing from Other Countries

If you're bored of your same old pretzels and trail mix, try one of these...

The Best Disease Fighter Is Already in Your Pantry

Eat a handful of this yummy, powerhouse food every single day to fight off deadly...

Holding in Poop: Is It Really Bad for You?

Stomach pains are just one of the consequences of holding it in too long.

This Scientific Study Could Rock Your Sexual World in the Best Possible Way

New findings suggest a simple way to take your sex from ho-hum to va-va-voom!

Should You Be Using Organic Tampons?

Organic foods are all the rage right now. But organic tampons? Find out what they...