A growing corner of the internet is convinced its intestines are full of parasites — and that unproven, doctor-disdained cleanses are the solution.

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Qin Rao, MD, is a board-certified physician based in New York City. He currently works as a gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Manhattan Gastroenterology. Grey poop can be caused by liver issues ...

Young adults who engaged in a social media “detox” reported reductions in depression, anxiety and insomnia, though it was unclear how long the effects would last. By Ellen Barry Dialing down the use ...

Treatment: Detoxing is designed to cleanse the body of toxins, often believed to be the by-product of a bad diet and pollution, which are said to affect the body's immune system, leaving it more prone ...

Some experts believe many psychological problems stem from excessive outside intrusions rather than inner conflicts. Anna Lembke, professor of psychiatry at Stanford University, contends that many ...

If you have ever sworn off social media for a week or two because you sensed it was feeding your anxiety or dampening your mood, you may be on to something. A new study out last week in JAMA Network ...

Cracking your knuckles will cause arthritis. Eggs raise your cholesterol levels. Coffee stunts your growth. For decades, myths like these have influenced consumer decisions, originating from obscure ...

Drinking water with a slice of lemon first thing in the morning is one of the most vouched-for wellness tips—and not just for its purifying properties. The benefits of lemon water go beyond just ...