HEALTH

The 10 Riskiest Foods, Based on Recall Data

There have been quite a few lettuce recalls over the last several years—but onions are responsible for more illnesses.

A young woman gets tested for syphilis in a "trailer-laboratory" in Washington, D.C. in 1937.

Why Did States Require Blood Tests for Marriage Licenses?

Requiring blood tests to get a marriage license had nothing to do with an Oedipal fear of accidentally marrying a close relative.

We have some bad news about your ‘hypoallergenic’ pet.

Is There Such Thing as a Hypoallergenic Pet?

We asked some allergy experts if a truly hypoallergenic animal actually exists.

DNA Analysis of Beethoven’s Hair Reveals New Clues About His Death

The composer suffered from hearing loss and a number of mysterious ailments before his death at age 56. His hair is providing some answers.

Finland’s Happiness Masterclass Is a Free 4-Day Trip to a Luxury Resort—Here’s How to Apply

The world’s happiest country wants to teach us all how to live more like Finns.

Recall Alert: Frozen Strawberries From Trader Joe’s, Costco, and Aldi Carry the Risk of Hepatitis A

Strawberries sold under several brand names around the country sickened five people in Washington late last year.

Scientists May Have Finally Figured Out Why So Much Smog Forms in New Delhi

The wintertime haze has become a serious health threat to residents. Scientists think they now know the cause.

Can You Really Laugh Yourself to Death?

In 1975, a woman found her husband dead in a chair after watching a BBC sitcom. He had been laughing for almost a half-hour. Was it merriment that killed him?

These light boxes are UV-free and offer 10,000 lux of light.

Seasonal Depression Got You Down? These Highly Rated Light Boxes Could Help You Out

These Verilux light boxes meet the Mayo Clinic’s recommendations for light therapy and could help if you’re coping with seasonal depression.

A 19th-century illustration of London during the Great Plague.

15 Other Diseases that Could Have Killed You During London's Great Plague

The Great Plague of 1665 killed about 100,000 Londoners, but winde, quinsie, and livergrown also took their toll.

Make sure you take your dog’s oral hygiene seriously.

How Often You Should Clean Your Dog’s Teeth, According to a Veterinarian

When it comes to your dog’s oral health, prevention is the best medicine.

8 Scientific Benefits of Love

Love can have some pretty great perks: the emotion offers mental and physical benefit to our bodies. Here are eight aspects of life that get a boost when our hearts are full.

Iodized salt helped curb a thyroid concern in the '20s.

Why Is There Iodine in Table Salt?

It could prevent you from developing a goiter, for one thing.

Dr. René Favaloro (left) pictured with colleague Dr. Mason Sones.

René Favaloro: The Life and Death of the "Father" of Coronary Bypass Surgery

Argentinian heart surgeon René Favaloro popularized coronary bypass surgery, which continues to save the lives of people with heart disease.

When Corn Flakes Were Part of an Anti-Masturbation Crusade

In the 18th and 19th centuries, much of the world worked itself into a tizzy over the idea of people touching themselves.

Not the crappiest way to earn a few extra bucks.

Looking To Make Some Extra Cash? You Could Earn Up to $1500 per Month for Donating Your Poop

Through the GoodNature Program, you could earn extra money by donating your poop—and help people in the process.

Science Has Figured Out the Most Germ-Ridden Spot in Your Kitchen, and It’s Going to Gross You Out

Sinks and countertops get all the bad press, but the most bacteria are actually lurking somewhere else.

Before reaching for the tweezers, try these less painful methods for removing a splinter.

6 Simple and Painless Ways to Remove a Splinter

From baking soda to plain water, these old-timey remedies will get that splinter out fast.

Why Do More People Get Sick in the Winter?

It’s not just because you’re spending more time indoors.

Not all sesame seed ingredients are this obvious.

Allergic to Sesame Seeds? A New Food Labeling Law Is Going to Make Things Worse

Thanks to a stringent new FDA mandate, food suppliers are now adding sesame to products that didn’t previously contain it.

Celine Dion performs in London's Hyde Park.

What Is Stiff-Person Syndrome?

Celine Dion recently announced that she has been diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome (SPS), a rare and progressive neurological disorder that only affects about one or two out of every 1 million people.

Shining a light on what comes up when you flush

Mount Poo-suvius: Watch What Happens When You Flush a Toilet Without a Lid

Scientists have finally visualized what happens when poo particles go airborne.

After 80 Years, the First New Drugs to Treat Hot Flashes Could Arrive in 2023

A new type of drug that could eliminate two to four hot flashes per day could soon become a hot commodity.

All this dog wants is some chicken soup and ‘The Crown.’

Dogs Are in the Midst of a Terrible Flu Season, Too

Socializing your dog is good, but be aware it carries risk of canine flu.

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