Medical Conditions

Itchy Nipples? A Lactation Expert Shares 9 Potential Causes

Dec 18, 2024

Itchy Nipples? A Lactation Expert Shares 9 Potential Causes

An impromptu google search for "itchy nipples" or "why does my nipple itch" can quickly send you down an anxiety-inducing medical rabbit hole.

What It's Really Like to Be Chronically Ill During the Holidays

Dec 3, 2024

What It's Really Like to Be Chronically Ill During the Holidays

When I pack my bags to go to my in-laws' house for Christmas, I have to bring an entire bag of medication.

13 Celebrities With Diabetes and the Stories Behind Their Diagnoses

Nov 28, 2024

13 Celebrities With Diabetes and the Stories Behind Their Diagnoses

Getting a diabetes diagnosis can feel isolating and overwhelming.

Millions Are Suffering From Chronic Fatigue Syndrome — So Where’s the Urgency?

Nov 27, 2024

Millions Are Suffering From Chronic Fatigue Syndrome — So Where’s the Urgency?

Artist and musician Becca Thomas knew something was wrong when they went from working two jobs, making art, and exercising consistently to feeling winded from a single flight of stairs.

Exactly How Long Is a Cold Contagious? A Doctor Weighs In

Nov 20, 2024

Exactly How Long Is a Cold Contagious? A Doctor Weighs In

Cold season is back, which means whether it's you, your friends, or your family, someone is likely to come home feeling stuffy and achy.

I Took 100+ Lab Tests Through Function Health — Here's What I Learned

Nov 20, 2024

I Took 100+ Lab Tests Through Function Health — Here's What I Learned

As a person with a chronic illness, I'm no stranger to bloodwork.

I Participated in the First FDA-Approved Stem Cell Trial For MS. It Changed My Life.

Oct 23, 2024

I Participated in the First FDA-Approved Stem Cell Trial For MS. It Changed My Life.

Getting diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) back in 2011 was a shock to the system.

Is Leaky Gut Syndrome Legit? Here's Where the Experts Stand

Oct 22, 2024

Is Leaky Gut Syndrome Legit? Here's Where the Experts Stand

There are a lot of things that can go wrong with your gut, leading to serious discomfort on your part.

How Radiation-Mask Art Helps Artists Heal, Grieve, and Honor Survivors

Oct 22, 2024

How Radiation-Mask Art Helps Artists Heal, Grieve, and Honor Survivors

The soft blue thermoplastic feels warm as it's stretched against my head.

I'm a Woman of Color With Psoriasis, but That Diagnosis Wasn't Easy to Get

Sep 5, 2024

I'm a Woman of Color With Psoriasis, but That Diagnosis Wasn't Easy to Get

According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, around 125 million people have psoriasis — that's two to three percent of the population — including me.

What Is Folliculitis? Doctors Break Down the Common Skin Condition

Sep 2, 2024

What Is Folliculitis? Doctors Break Down the Common Skin Condition

If you've noticed small red bumps around your scalp or anywhere that hair grows, no need to sound the panic alarm just yet.

What Exactly Is Graves' Disease? An MD Explains the Thyroid Disorder

Aug 7, 2024

What Exactly Is Graves' Disease? An MD Explains the Thyroid Disorder

This informational guide, part of PS' Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to help.