Symptoms

Breast Cancer Symptoms

Breast cancer often doesn't begin with a noticeable lump; here are other signs to watch for

Fall allergies can last through November, but there are several ways to manage them

Fall Allergies

As the days get shorter, seasonal affective disorder kicks in for many Americans

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Sandra Bullock's partner dies of ALS; here's what to know about the disease

Sandra Bullock Bryan Randall ALS

Migraines can be worse in the summer; here's how to combat them

Summer Migraines

A little-known respiratory virus surged this spring as other illnesses receded

Human Metapneumovirus hMPV

Children's Health

Girls with autism often have subtle symptoms, making it easy to overlook

Girls with autism

People with 'high-functioning anxiety' often mask their struggles. Here's how to spot someone that needs help

High-functioning anxiety

How to tell whether congestion is caused by a cold, sinus infection or allergies

Cold vs. Allergies Vs. Sinus Infection

Ovarian cancer symptoms can be vague so listen to your body, doctors say

Ovarian cancer symptoms

'COVID tongue' may be another early indication of coronavirus infection

COVID-19 sparks six distinct symptom clusters, researchers say

Six types of COVID-19

Six new COVID-19 symptoms confirmed by CDC

New COVID-19 symptoms

Digestive symptoms, diarrhea could be signs of coronavirus, Chinese study finds

Does zinc really cure colds faster?

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Symptoms of the most common STDs

Gonorrhea bacteria NAIAD 04192019

Apparently tons of Americans lie to their bosses about their allergy symptoms

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This is why you always seem to feel more sick at night

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