HEALTH

Members of Robert Falcon Scott's 1910-1913 expedition to reach the South Pole.

Frostbite vs. Hypothermia: What’s the Difference?

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

The website expands the feature to non-Premium users.

How to Use YouTube’s New Sleep Timer Feature

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

Foot pain and sprained ankles are just a few of the common problems affecting our ill-adapted feet.

6 Downsides of Human Evolution

From back injuries to difficult childbirth, here are six annoying parts of being human that you can blame on evolution.

Why Doctors Warn Against Spending Too Much Time on the Toilet

Here’s another reason to rethink bringing your phone into the bathroom with you.

Going on “fart walks” can alleviate digestion issues.

The Science and Benefits of “Fart Walks”

“Fart walks” could be the answer to your gastrointestinal woes.

Therapy Llama and Alpaca Comfort Anxious Travelers at Portland Airport

You’ve heard of therapy dogs, but maybe not therapy llamas and alpacas.

Can You Really Get Your Tongue Stuck to a Metal Pole?

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.

Maximize your PTO so you can catch up on your reading.

How to Maximize Your Vacation Days in 2025

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

Nitrous oxide (also known as laughing gas) is a common anesthetic that only requires a mask over the mouth and nose.

How Does Anesthesia Work?

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

You may experience better sleep if you use the military method.

This Military Technique Can Help You Fall Asleep in 2 Minutes

Are you having trouble falling asleep? Try the military method that helped Navy pilots fall asleep in under 120 seconds.

Scurvy decimated sailors, explorers, and regular citizens for centuries before a cure for the vitamin deficiency was discovered.

Scurvy—a “Disease of the Past”—Is Making a Comeback

A case study of a man in Australia is highlighting the return of a disease associated with Elizabethan sailors and polar explorers.

Get a better sense of how illnesses have shaped history in these gripping reads.

12 Fascinating Books on History’s Most Notorious Diseases

Get a better sense of how illnesses have shaped history with these gripping reads about history’s most notorious diseases.

Keep these antioxidant-rich fruits firm and fresh for longer with these tips.

Want Your Grapes to Stay Fresh? Here’s How to Properly Store Them

These tips can help extend the shelf life of your grapes and keep them fresh for weeks to come.

It's important to wash your dishes before the first use. Here's why.

Why You Should Always Wash New Kitchen Items Before Using Them

Experts say you shouldn't skip cleaning new cookware.

L.A. is at the top of the list of the best vegan and vegetarian cities.

The 10 Best Cities for Vegans and Vegetarians in the U.S.

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

Traveling with a peanut allergy isn't the flight risk you think.

Can Peanut Allergens Spread Through a Plane’s Air System?

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

The FDA Wants You to Beware of Unpasteurized Apple Cider This Autumn

Fresh apple cider is delicious. It’s also potentially teeming with bacteria.

5 Tips for Carving a Pumpkin—And Not Injuring Yourself in the Process

Impaling your own hand while carving for your kids is not a good look. Here’s how to avoid it.

10 Bizarre Historical Hygiene Practices

Let’s just say you’ll be super grateful for your toothpaste and toilet paper after watching the latest episode of The List Show.

There's a certain technique that could be worth mastering.

You’ve Been Putting on Band-Aids All Wrong—and Here’s What to Do About It

There is an art—and perhaps even a science—to putting on Band-Aids correctly.

Don’t expect 120th birthdays to become the norm anytime soon.

The Average Human Lifespan May Be Reaching a Plateau

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

Sneezing is gross, but it’s also normal.

Is Holding in a Sneeze Bad for You?

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

She’s probably trying to figure out how old her helmet is.

You Probably Need to Replace Your Helmet

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

Quitting Smoking Is Beneficial Even in Old Age, Study Finds

Science reinforces that it’s never too late to stop smoking.