Ali Khan

When we think about smoking and lung damage, we typically think about cigarettes and nicotine. But what kind of damage does weed do to your lungs—especially if you smoke daily? It's not good, according to medical experts. Here's everything…

Here’s what depression is not: a chemical imbalance in your brain, a moral failing or a personal “weakness.” What it is: a problem with the way key circuits in your brain regulate and communicate with each other. That’s good news: It means…

During a normal season, the flu affects five to 20 percent of the population. That’s tens of millions of individuals in the United States alone. And the severity of the virus varies—some people will experience mild symptoms, while others…

When it comes to small red bumps springing up on your body, there are many possible culprits. If you’ve been diagnosed with a certain medical condition, such as psoriasis or eczema, you may already know what’s causing the red bumps or rash…

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Maybe it’s that new exercise program you’ve been following. Or maybe you just sweat a lot. Whatever the reason, you’ve noticed a bunch of red bumps on your skin lately, especially in the folds of your armpits and the crease below your…

My skin is perfect, said no one ever. Real talk: By the time you hit adulthood, your skin has gone through growing pains of its own. Between the ages of 12 and 24, 85% of Americans have at least minor acne, according to the American Academy…

When Punita K. went for her annual mammogram in 2016, she didn’t think too much about it—not even when they called her back for further testing. She assumed the doctor was just being careful and she appreciated the due diligence. But one…

Pop is life! If you're a part of Dr. Sandra Lee's pimple-popping community of squeezaholics who love to watch the famous dermatologist—AKA Dr. Pimple Popper—squeeze zits or pop cysts, then you already know the satisfaction of a good…