Laura Schober

Should you load up on red meat during your period to help offset blood and iron loss? That’s the claim buzzing around on social media—some users say eating a more carnivorous diet while they’re menstruating can help them avoid symptoms […]

Some people like to put toothpaste on their pimples because they believe it helps to shrink their size. While some people think this practice is a quick fix for pimples, dermatologists may say otherwise. While toothpaste may seem like an

Weight lifting is a form of resistance exercise that helps maintain and build muscle, increase mobility, and burn calories. Any form of exercise, such as weight lifting, will help your body burn more calories. However, adding a form of resistance,

Summer’s fast approaching, and some people still believe getting a “base tan” offers protection from sunburn. Dermatologists say not so fast—in fact, the idea of a base tan might be one of the most common (and dangerous) myths in skin

Photophobia is an abnormal sensitivity to light. It is associated with dry eye disease, migraines (severe, recurrent headaches), and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Research has found that people with light-colored eyes, such as blue and gray eyes, are more sensitive

Chilblains, or pernio, occurs when small, itchy, swollen lesions form on the skin after exposure to cold, damp, or dry conditions. Chilblains can also occur after exposure to infections such as COVID-19 and hepatitis. The lesions may appear red, purple,

Bone health is essential for muscle strength, movement, and balance. As you age, the risk of osteoporosis, a condition that causes bones to become weak and fragile, increases. Bone density is a measure of the amount of minerals, such as

Eyesight, or vision, is the ability to see. Lifestyle factors such as eating a well-balanced diet, regular physical activity, taking screen breaks, and avoiding smoking can support eye and vision health. You can also practice eye exercises regularly to improve

Psoriasis is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory skin condition that can affect any part of the body, including the scalp. Scalp psoriasis can cause dryness, red patches, bleeding, and dandruff-like flaking. You may also experience hair loss. Hair loss from psoriasis

Laser hair removal is a safe and effective option for treating hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), a chronic (long-term) skin condition caused by clogged hair follicles. The clogged hair follicles can lead to painful lumps, nodules (small masses of dense tissue), scars,