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A freshman at the University of Maryland died of complications from adenovirus on Nov. 18, raising concerns across the College Park campus as eight more students have contracted the illness. Olivia Paregol had a cough early in the school semester, and over the next few months her health continued to decline. The 18-year-old eventually developed … Continue reading "University of Maryland Freshman, 18, Dies of Adenovirus as 8 More Students Are Infected"

With people forced to hide inside as temperatures hit -50 degrees in parts of the U.S. and well below freezing in many others, they’re understandably getting a little stir-crazy and looking for entertainment. But we’re unfortunately here to break up the fun, because as cool as it may seem to throw boiling water up in … Continue reading "Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Risk the Cold for a Cool Picture on Instagram"

There is no scientific link between vaccines and autism, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Health officials in Clark County, Wash., have declared a public health emergency over a measles outbreak. Get push notifications with news, features and more. + Follow Following You’ll get the latest updates on this topic in your browser notifications. There … Continue reading "Measles Outbreak in Anti-Vaccine Hotspot in Washington State Confirmed by Health Officials"

Sarah Hyland is firing back after she was criticized for joking that wearing two pairs of Spanx is easier than dieting. The Modern Family star, 28, shared photos from all angles of her hot pink look from the Vanity Fair Oscars Party on Instagram, and said she had some elastic help. Get push notifications with … Continue reading "Sarah Hyland Counters Critics of Her Comment that ‘2 Pairs of Spanx’ Is Better Than Dieting"

Following last week’s mass shooting in a California bar that killed 12 people, scores of doctors and other medical professionals have spoken out about the epidemic of American gun violence, describing it as a public health crisis. Their comments seemed to draw the attention of the National Rifle Association, which tweeted last week that doctors should … Continue reading "Doctors Are Outraged After NRA Tells Them to ‘Stay in Their Lane’ About Gun Violence"

Lena Headey isn’t going to let an online troll tell her how to live her life! On Monday, the Game of Thrones star, 45, shared a video of herself rocking a makeup-free look, prompting a number of her followers to praise her “natural beauty.” Get push notifications with news, features and more. + Follow Following … Continue reading "Game of Thrones‘ Lena Headey Slams Troll Who Tells Her She Needs to Wear Makeup: ‘Go F— Yourself’"

At the height of her career, all Amanda Bynes could focus on was how much she hated her body. The actress, 32, dealt with severe body insecurities that led to an Adderall and drug addiction, and fed into her decision to quit acting in 2012. Get push notifications with news, features and more. + Follow … Continue reading "Amanda Bynes’ Body Image Issues Led to Her Adderall Addiction: I ‘Couldn’t Stand My Appearance’"

Alex Trebek is in the clear after undergoing testing for early onset Alzheimer’s, and getting worrying results the first time around. The longtime Jeopardy host, 78, revealed that he opted to test for the neurodegenerative disease after noticing that he couldn’t recall facts with his usual speed. Get push notifications with news, features and more. … Continue reading "Alex Trebek Underwent Testing for Early Alzheimer’s After Suffering from Memory Lapses"

Everything changed for HGTV star Ben Napier after the birth of his daughter just over a year ago. As he settled into his new life as a parent to baby Helen alongside his wife and co-star Erin, he realized it was time to get healthy. The Home Town star revamped his diet and lifestyle, all … Continue reading "HGTV’s Home Town Star Ben Napier Lost 55 Lbs. for His Baby Daughter: ‘I Want a Long Life’"

Intermittent fasting, where people eat for just a few hours a day and fast for the rest, is hotter than ever — but does it actually work? According to a new study, the plan does help people lose weight and improve their health, but it’s no more effective than the average diet. Get push notifications … Continue reading "Intermittent Fasting Is No More Effective Than a Regular Diet, Study Says"