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Lisa Mulcahy

Contributing Writer

Lisa is an internationally established health writer whose credits include Good Housekeeping, Prevention, Men’s Health, Oprah Daily, Woman’s Day, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Harper’s Bazaar, Esquire, Glamour, The Washington Post, WebMD, Medscape, The Los Angeles Times, Parade, Health, Self, Family Circle and Seventeen. She is the author of eight best-selling books, including The Essentials of Theater.

Latest from Lisa Mulcahy

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Is It Safe to Eat Lettuce? Here's What to Know About the Latest Recall

Contaminated produce has infected thousands with an intestinal illness called cyclosporiasis. 

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FDA Announces Recall of Popular Cookies Sold at All Lidl Stores

If you recently bought shortbread cookies, pay attention.

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FDA Announces Cold Brew Coffee Recall Over Potential Botulism Risk

The recall has recently been updated to Class II status.

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The Best Way to Reduce Your Infection Risk After Stepping on Something Sharp

It turns out tetanus isn’t the only danger with a puncture wound.

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I Went to Bed at 8 p.m. Every Night for a Week. Here’s What Happened

Going to sleep while the sun is still shining can feel pretty great.

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What You Need to Know About the Allergy Medication Recall Just Announced by the FDA

Cross-contamination could put certain people at risk for dangerous side effects.

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There's an OB/GYN Shortage, and Patients Are Being Turned Away

Still, there are ways you can get the care you need—and deserve.


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I Ate Cottage Cheese Every Day for 2 Weeks—and Something Surprising Happened

It was easy to do—and I definitely noticed positive effects.

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I Tried the Viral ‘Morning Flow’ Fitness Trend for Days—Here's the Biggest Change I Noticed

Focusing on mobility and fluidity to energize your body before you start your day is always a good idea.

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2.5 Million Bottles of Eye Drops Recalled Over Possible "Foreign Substance" Contamination

Check your medicine cabinet for prescription Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic Suspension.

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FDA Announces Nationwide Recall of Popular Shampoo Due to Potential Bacterial Contamination

If you’re currently using Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo, check the lot number immediately.

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