Latest articles by Anna Gora
What are the heaviest organs in the human body?
Which of the body's organs weigh the most? The answer may surprise you.
How fast does hair grow?
The rate at which hair grows depends on many factors, including the person's age, race and diet.
10 common skin conditions
Here's a countdown of 10 common skin conditions, some benign and others life-threatening.
Skin: Facts about the body's largest organ and its functions
The skin is the body's largest organ and performs many vital functions.
What is a brain freeze?
Brain freeze, or "ice cream headache," is a sudden, stabbing pain in the head caused by eating or drinking something cold.
Fibromyalgia: Symptoms, diagnosis and treatments
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes pain all over the body, fatigue and poor sleep.
The 5 most common seasonal allergies
From weed pollen to mold, these are the five most common culprits behind seasonal allergies in the U.S.
What is 'male pattern baldness'?
Male pattern baldness begins at the top of the head and progresses over time.
What is normal blood pressure?
Here's what doctors consider a "normal," elevated or high blood pressure, and how to measure your BP at home.
Why is endometriosis so hard to diagnose?
Endometriosis often has vague symptoms that overlap with other conditions, and there are no non-invasive ways to definitively diagnose the condition.
Bladder: Facts, function and diseases
The bladder is a round, bag-like organ that stores urine.
Vasectomy: Procedure, risks and reversal
Half a million men in the United States undergo a vasectomy every year. But how does this procedure work?
Endometriosis: Causes, symptoms and treatments
Endometriosis is a medical condition that affects 1 in 10 women. It occurs when the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium, grows in other places.
Norovirus: Causes, symptoms and treatment
Norovirus, or "winter vomiting bug", is an extremely contagious virus that causes gastrointestinal illness in humans.
Stroke: Symptoms, tests and treatment
Stroke is the second leading cause of disability and death worldwide, and occurs when the flow of blood to the brain is disrupted.
Atrial fibrillation and arrhythmia: Causes, symptoms and treatment
Atrial fibrillation is a heart condition that causes an irregular heart rate. Sometimes, there can be no symptoms.
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Earfun Air S review
Review Combining high quality sound, functionality and a comfortable fit, the Earfun Air S are one of the best budget earbuds we’ve tested.
Chronic fatigue syndrome: Causes, symptoms and treatment
Chronic fatigue syndrome is a complex, multisystem disease that can often go undiagnosed.
10 unusual phobias that actually exist
These unusual phobias may sound bizarre, but they are real conditions that bring great distress to those who live with them.
What are 'Blue Zones,' and do they really hold the secrets to a longer life?
Blue Zones were proposed as regions with some of the oldest people in the world, though recent studies cast some doubt on the idea. Do these regions still hold insights about longevity?
Long COVID: 3 years on, here's what we know so far
Researchers are beginning to understand some of the potential causes of long COVID and are investigating treatments for the complex condition.
How anxiety affects the body: 5 physical symptoms, according to science
From tension headaches to digestive issues, here’s how anxiety affects the body.
