HEALTH

This ancient symbol, also called the Staff of Hermes, depicts two snakes intertwining around a stick that is capped by wings. It’s used as a medical logo, but for almost all its roughly 5000-year history, the caduceus had nothing to do with medicine. 

Here's how to tell frostbite symptoms from hypothermia symptoms.

The feature—once only available to Premium users—pauses videos automatically after a set time.

As anyone who has seen ‘A Christmas Story’ knows, licking a cold metal object can be dangerous. Here’s why you should never stick your tongue to a metal pole in winter.

Americans get an average of only 11 vacation days per year. Use them wisely.

Anesthesia is a complex mixture of medications that lessen pain during procedures. Different types affect the body in different ways.

Experts say you shouldn't skip cleaning new cookware.

Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, or veggie-curious, these cities are worth a visit.

The idea of peanut dust being carried through a plane cabin has always worried those with serious allergies. New research should ease their concerns.

Barring some dramatic medical advancements, living into your eighties remains the best-case scenario.

Many people underestimate the damage that suppressing a sneeze can cause.

There’s no universal expiration date for helmets. Here’s when—and why—you should replace your helmet.