If you have acid reflux, or GERD, you know it can be annoying or irritating. The sensation of heartburn may make you avoid large meals or certain foods,...
A lot of people have strong feelings about potluck meals. You might be in the “love ’em” camp, where you look forward to trying lots of different foods...
Do any of these thoughts ring true for you? It’s a beautiful, sunny summer day, so you point out to your friends that it’s supposed to rain tomorrow. Or...
Infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV) gets a lot of attention in women. That’s because HPV can cause cervical cancer—that’s the cancer doctors...
There are many reasons you may need a joint replacement or orthopedic surgery. Your arthritis may have reached the point that you can’t walk your dog as...
For many women, vaginal dryness is an uncomfortable or painful part of their lives. If you’re one of them, you might notice symptoms such as pain or irritation...
Breathing is one of those things it’s easy to take for granted. If you don’t have lung conditions or breathing problems, it’s simple enough to inhale,...
Here’s how it might happen. You and a partner have been dating for a while, and you’re happy with how things are going. The last time you got together...
It starts out simply enough—your parent or grandparent might take a statin to help manage their cholesterol levels, or a calcium channel blocker to lower...
When you think of Botox injections, you probably think of cosmetic treatments. However, in fact, they were originally used to treat a medical condition—eye...
Stephanie Thurrott
Contributing Writer
Stephanie Thurrott is a writer who focuses on health, nutrition and personal growth. She creates content that makes a difference in people’s lives, and learns something new with every article she writes. Her work has appeared in NBC TODAY, Taste of Home and the U Miami Miller School of Medicine magazine. When she’s not writing, you might find her cycling, walking her dog Daisy or creating her own craft cocktails.