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Amazon's annual Prime Day and early deals sales event is one of the best times of the year to buy a smartwatch if you're looking for a way to better track and care for your health. And right now, the site is running a serious early deal on the Apple Watch SE—$40 off, at just $230.

If you're dealing with an itchy scalp or constant headaches, an electric scalp massager might provide some much-needed relief. According to Viktoryia Kazlouskaya, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of dermatology at the University of Pittsburgh, a scalp massage might help with microcirculation—that's healthy blood flow in your smallest blood vessels—as well as keeping your scalp in good condition overall. One popular option is the Comfier cordless hair scalp massager, which has over 2,300 five-star ratings on Amazon and is currently on sale for $38.

Pop star Justin Bieber revealed he has Ramsay Hunt syndrome—a neurological disorder that has paralyzed half of his face—in an Instagram video shared Friday. "As you can probably see from my face, I have this syndrome called Ramsay Hunt syndrome," Bieber told fans. "And it is from this virus that attacks the nerve in my ear and my facial nerves and has caused my face to have paralysis."

Fact checked on June 2, 2022 by Vivianna Shields, a journalist and fact-checker with experience in health and wellness publishing. As cases of monkeypox continue to spread across the globe, people have shifted their questioning from "What is it?" to "How can I protect myself?" And as it turns out, some older people in the U.S. may still be somewhat protected from the virus due to a prior vaccination: the smallpox vaccine.

When it comes to dental hygiene, you probably already know the basics: brush teeth at least twice a day, floss daily, and rinse with an effective mouthwash when you want fresher breath. However, not all mouthwash is created equal, and when you have inflamed gums and gingivitis—a common gum disease that usually results from poor oral hygiene and causes irritation and swelling of your gums around your teeth—it's especially important to consider what ingredients you're swishing around your mouth.

Even with mask mandates lifting for airplanes and public transit, you can still protect yourself from COVID-19 exposure with these N95, KN95, KF94, and double surgical masks. Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission.

Fact checked on April 22, 2022 by Rich Scherr, a journalist and fact-checker with more than three decades of experience. The number of genes involved in Alzheimer's is more than double what scientists previously estimated, according to the findings of the largest genetic study of the disease to date. Researchers...

Springtime is synonymous with blooming flowers, fresh green grass, and flourishing trees. As lovely as these things are, they come at a cost for allergy sufferers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 60 million people in the United States are affected by seasonal allergies every year. And this might even include you, if you're feeling pretty miserable with all of the pollen in the air right now.

Fact checked on April 21, 2022 by Rich Scherr, a journalist and fact-checker with more than three decades of experience. The research, published in JAMA Network Open, showed that while most patients who were studied met guidelines for requiring at least minimal treatment for depression, only a minority actually received timely follow-up.

Fact checked on April 21 by Rich Scherr, a journalist and fact-checker with more than three decades of experience. The psychedelic drug MDMA, sometimes called "ecstasy" or "molly," may help people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) when paired with talk therapy, according to new results from a phase 3 clinical trial.

Our beauty team, along with a panel of esteemed experts, tested hundreds of new launches this year and these are the 50 that really impressed us. From patches that help erase lines and wrinkles to a toothbrush that analyzes your brushing habits, you’re sure to find a product (or two, or three) that will take your routine to the next level.

Fact checked on April 19, 2022 by Rich Scherr, a journalist and fact-checker with more than three decades of experience. Young people who have moderate to high blood pressure that gradually rises over time may be at risk for poor brain health later in life, researchers found. The study, recently...

Fact checked on April 19, 2022 by Rich Scherr, a journalist and fact-checker with more than three decades of experience. The amount of electric light people are exposed to at night—and the lack of natural light during the day—can disrupt sleep enough to impact health, wellness, and productivity. But new recommendations aim to correct those patterns.

Fact checked on April 18, 2022 by Rich Scherr, a journalist and fact-checker with more than three decades of experience. A record 31 million people in the United States now have health coverage as a direct result of the Affordable Care Act. In fact, there's been reductions in uninsured rates in every state in the country since the law took effect in 2010, according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and people insured through ACA marketplaces have reached historic levels.

Comedian Gilbert Gottfried passed away at age 67 on Tuesday of ventricular tachycardia due to myotonic dystrophy type 2, a little known and very rare condition. An inherited disease, myotonic dystrophy occurs in about eight in 100,000 people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Myotonic dystrophy type 2, is an even rarer form of the the condition and its exact prevalence is unknown.

Fact checked on April 15, 2022 by Rich Scherr, a journalist and fact-checker with more than three decades of experience. A breath test to help detect COVID-19 has been given the green light by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the agency announced Thursday. The test, called the InspectIR COVID-19 Breathalyzer, is the first of its kind and can give results in just three minutes.

Fact checked on April 15, 2022 by Rich Scherr, a journalist and fact-checker with more than three decades of experience. Biotechnology company Moderna is expanding its mRNA technology. The makers of the Spikevax COVID-19 vaccine are now working on two more vaccines: one to protect against SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV); and another for the four endemic human coronaviruses, which can cause the common cold.

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