What’s So Great About Cottage Cheese?

You’re not supposed to judge a book by its cover or a leopard by its spots—but you can absolutely judge cottage cheese by its curds. That’s what I’ve always done, wrinkling my nose in disgust at the mere idea of digging into that lumpy stuff. I never once tried it; I didn’t need to. The … Read more

Long COVID Looks Different in Kids

Adults with Long COVID can experience a slew of different symptoms, but some are more common than others. Intense fatigue, crashes after mental or physical effort, brain fog, shortness of breath or coughing that won’t go away, and the loss of smell or taste are some of Long COVID’s hallmarks. For kids, however, it’s another … Read more

How to Prevent and Treat Hemorrhoids, According to Doctors

Hemorrhoids aren’t exactly dinner-party conversation, but you or someone you know has likely dealt with them. In fact, there’s a good chance they’re sitting beside you at that proverbial dinner table: it’s estimated that roughly 50% of all people will have hemorrhoids by age 50. Despite their ubiquity, there are lots of misconceptions about treating … Read more