Medical Conditions

Exactly How Long Is a Cold Contagious? A Doctor Weighs In

Nov 20, 2024

Exactly How Long Is a Cold Contagious? A Doctor Weighs In

Cold season is back, which means whether it's you, your friends, or your family, someone is likely to come home feeling stuffy and achy.

I Took 100+ Lab Tests Through Function Health — Here's What I Learned

Nov 20, 2024

I Took 100+ Lab Tests Through Function Health — Here's What I Learned

As a person with a chronic illness, I'm no stranger to bloodwork.

I Participated in the First FDA-Approved Stem Cell Trial For MS. It Changed My Life.

Oct 23, 2024

I Participated in the First FDA-Approved Stem Cell Trial For MS. It Changed My Life.

Getting diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) back in 2011 was a shock to the system.

Is Leaky Gut Syndrome Legit? Here's Where the Experts Stand

Oct 22, 2024

Is Leaky Gut Syndrome Legit? Here's Where the Experts Stand

There are a lot of things that can go wrong with your gut, leading to serious discomfort on your part.

How Radiation-Mask Art Helps Artists Heal, Grieve, and Honor Survivors

Oct 22, 2024

How Radiation-Mask Art Helps Artists Heal, Grieve, and Honor Survivors

The soft blue thermoplastic feels warm as it's stretched against my head.

I'm a Woman of Color With Psoriasis, but That Diagnosis Wasn't Easy to Get

Sep 5, 2024

I'm a Woman of Color With Psoriasis, but That Diagnosis Wasn't Easy to Get

According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, around 125 million people have psoriasis — that's two to three percent of the population — including me.

What Is Folliculitis? Doctors Break Down the Common Skin Condition

Sep 2, 2024

What Is Folliculitis? Doctors Break Down the Common Skin Condition

If you've noticed small red bumps around your scalp or anywhere that hair grows, no need to sound the panic alarm just yet.

What Exactly Is Graves' Disease? An MD Explains the Thyroid Disorder

Aug 7, 2024

What Exactly Is Graves' Disease? An MD Explains the Thyroid Disorder

This informational guide, part of PS' Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to help.

Are Those Flakes Dandruff — or Scalp Psoriasis?

Aug 1, 2024

Are Those Flakes Dandruff — or Scalp Psoriasis?

Psoriasis has received a lot of attention within the past few years.

How to Tell the Difference Between Nail Psoriasis and Nail Fungus

Aug 1, 2024

How to Tell the Difference Between Nail Psoriasis and Nail Fungus

While having a fresh manicure is the dream for most of us, sometimes your nail health can take a turn for the worse.

What Living With "Cortisol Face" Is Really Like, as Someone With a Chronic Illness

Jul 31, 2024

What Living With "Cortisol Face" Is Really Like, as Someone With a Chronic Illness

I lived with what my FYP calls "cortisol face" for about two years.

The Scary Link Between Sun Exposure and Lupus

Jun 12, 2024

The Scary Link Between Sun Exposure and Lupus

Prolonged sun exposure is never a good idea, but if you have lupus, you need to be extra cautious when it comes to the sun's harmful rays.