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1 month ago | health.com | Heidi Cope |Hannah Harper |Anju Goel

Photo by Alex Tihonov / Getty Images Loose skin can occur during weight loss, especially rapid weight loss, due to changes in skin structure from obesity. You do not have to be obese to experience loose skin. For example, you can have loose skin, stretch marks, and other skin changes during and after pregnancy. If you’re losing weight and worried about loose skin, there are steps you can take to improve the health of your skin.

2 months ago | health.com | Heidi Cope |Sukaina Hasnie MD

Deafness (profound hearing loss) is a condition where a person can't hear anything or may only hear very loud sounds in one or both ears. Hearing loss that can lead to deafness is common, especially with age. You can also be born deaf or lose your hearing after infections or traumatic injuries to the ear. About half a million people in the United States are deaf.

2 months ago | health.com | Heidi Cope |Christine Larsen

Blindness is completely or severely reduced vision. Contrary to popular belief, most people who are blind have some vision—only about 15% of blindness results in total vision loss. Blindness can occur at any point in life, but it's most common with age. Blindness symptoms depend on the cause but typically include low vision accompanied by blurred vision, hazy or cloudy vision, and poor night vision.

Feb 18, 2025 | health.com | Heidi Cope

mixetto / Getty Images Endometriosis is a condition when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (womb) grows outside the uterus, such as in the bowels, bladder, and pelvic area. The most common symptoms of endometriosis are severe and painful cramps, pelvic pain, and irregular periods. Other symptoms may include pain during a bowel movement or urination, back pain, diarrhea, constipation, and chronic fatigue. People with endometriosis may also have trouble with infertility.

Feb 4, 2025 | health.com | Heidi Cope

aquaArts studio / Getty Images Dandruff is a mild form of seborrheic dermatitis caused by an overgrowth of the yeast (fungus) Malassezia. It causes oiliness, dryness, white or yellow flakes, and redness on the scalp. You can help reduce yeast overgrowth, improve dandruff symptoms, and prevent flare-ups by using easy-to-find options from your local grocery store, like dandruff shampoos. You can also try home remedies to help manage your dandruff. 1.