Why January Is the Deadliest Month of the Year
The universe appears to be taking a special interest in offing us at the beginning of the year.
The universe appears to be taking a special interest in offing us at the beginning of the year.
There’s no such thing as eating too many fruits and vegetables, but you'll want to give these a good rinse first.
Dig in for the dark story of an ethically dubious medical practice that fortunately fell out of fashion.
We spoke to two experts about what causes maskne, how to prevent it, and the best products to grab now if you’re dealing with it.
In a study, scientists were able to isolate one key ingredient that makes humans so delicious to the disease-spreading insects.
2022’s Adderall shortage has been going on since the summer. The FDA finally made it official.
Unfortunately, Louisiana doesn’t have a region called “Cancer Alley” for nothing.
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The consumption of the sweet-tasting carbohydrate is a hotly debated topic, and the misconceptions sometimes outweigh the truth.
People with outie belly buttons, rejoice—the cleaning process is easier for you.
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Keeping up with air filter replacement is more important than you might think.
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The conditions for stifling heat are pretty easy to explain, and so is the solution: Keep cool.
Fall allergy season is right around the corner, but these Bissell air purifiers can help. Even better? They're on sale on Amazon.
It’s important to make sure you’re doing everything you can to alleviate the muscle aches and pains that can come from exercising.
Parents everywhere have scared kids into thinking that pre-pool hot dog could spell the end. Boy Scouts may be to blame.
American eat more meat than any other country—and nitrogen from all that extra protein has to go somewhere.
From facts about the COVID-19 vaccine to tidbits from vaccine history, here’s everything you ever wanted to know about immunization.
We'll exhume a few of them.
While the exact phrase didn’t enter the language until the 1930s, using children as a means to raise funds for hospitals goes way back.
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A tennis ball is an essential travel companion for anyone who gets stiff on long flights.
A room temperature stick of butter is easier to spread. But is it safe?