Health

This classic fall-time activity poses more risks than you may think, but there are things you can do to mitigate them.

A car isn't great protection against sun damage.

Your car’s windows aren't sufficient sun protection.

A little jab and some arm soreness is way easier to handle than getting the flu.

With the end of summer comes the beginning of a new season: flu season. Here’s what you need to know about the flu shot.

The happiest states have a perfect blend of weather, job satisfaction, and community engagement.

The satisfying sensation of using Q-Tips has a scientific explanation.

Eggplant Parmigiana alla Scalini’s is legendary for its alleged ability to kickstart labor. But does it actually work?

Spring may be the most intense allergy season, but ragweed pollen reigns come fall. Here’s how to keep your house pollen-free.

Where does your state‘s air quality rank?

Many pregnant people struggle with nausea and vomiting, especially during the first trimester.

Nausea and vomiting are the bane of many a pregnant person’s first trimester. And despite the name, the symptoms aren’t just limited to the morning.

This may not give you the best reading of your body composition.

Body comp scales claim to measure how much fat and muscle you have, but they may not give an accurate picture of health. Here’s why.

Aging might seem scary, but you probably don’t have all of the facts.

The idea that older people need less sleep is just one common misconception.

Consumers are being warned their frozen shrimp may have something in common with the Chernobyl disaster: a radioisotope.

There‘s a logical reason why ground beef often looks like this.

Brown hues aren‘t always signs of spoilage.

Oranges and other fruits can leave you itchy, but there's a simple explanation.

If eating fresh fruit makes your mouth tingle, you might have this little-known (but very treatable) condition.

Colorado residents are spotting rabbits with bizarre horn-like growths.

Digital blood pressure monitors allow people to check their systolic and diastolic numbers at home.

You can’t actually feel your blood pressure, but it’s one of the body’s most important indicators of cardiovascular health. Here’s the lowdown on how blood pressure works—and what it means for your overall wellness.

We all need sunscreen, but no one needs a white cast.

Here‘s what to do if you‘re struggling with the dreaded white cast caused by sunscreen.

Stopping to smell the flowers isn't all it's cracked up to be.

If you suffer from allergies, here are the worst—and the best—places to be.

Despite the name, some of these beachside pests aren’t even insects at all, though they could still hop up during your summer vacation in more ways than one.