HEALTH

Washing dishes is linked to lower stress.

6 Dreaded Tasks That Are Actually Great For Managing Stress

Turns out, doing the dishes isn’t such a chore after all. According to a 2014 study, a “mindful” approach to dishwashing could actually reduce stress.

John Harvey Kellogg, enthusiastic irrigator of colons.

11 of John Harvey Kellogg's Strangest Inventions

John Harvey Kellogg, one of the minds behind Kellogg’s Corn Flakes, spent much of his life devising ways to improve human health and vitality.

One of Amazon’s Best-Selling Dehumidifiers Is Now $80 Off, Just In Time For Allergy Season

Amazon’s best-selling hOmeLabs dehumidifier, which takes the moisture out of 1500 square-foot rooms, is now $80 off with a sale price of $170.

A cutting-edge mosquito is flying into California and Florida soon.

Billions of Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Are Set to Descend on California and Florida This Summer

Californians may not know it on sight, but there’s going to be something different about their mosquitoes this summer.

COVID can dramatically raise the risk of diabetes.

Even Mild Cases of COVID Can Lead to a 40 Percent Greater Risk of Diabetes

Coronavirus can attack insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, leading to low insulin sensitivity that can adversely affect how the body uses energy.

The Highest-Calorie Item on McDonald’s Menu Isn't What You Expect

When it comes to calories, burgers and fries aren't the worst offenders on the McDonald's menu.

What’s the Smallest Bone in the Body?

The smallest bone in your body is one of a set of three whose collective name literally means ‘small bones.’

An 1858 cartoon shows Death rowing down the polluted River Thames.

How London's Great Stink Turned the Tide of Victorian Pollution

In 1858, Londoners were overwhelmed with the stench rising from the River Thames. Joseph Bazalgette built an entire sewer system to get rid of of the smell.

Ewww Alert: Your Kitchen Sponge Can Harbor More Kinds of Bacteria Than an Actual Petri Dish

According to a new study, your kitchen sponge is capable of harboring more bacterial diversity than a laboratory petri dish.

Should You Really 'Rinse and Repeat' When Shampooing Your Hair?

Shampoo bottles tell you to 'rinse and repeat,' but washing hair twice in a row only makes sense for some people.

Gotta pee but don't have a bathroom handy? Try dancing.

Why Do Some People "Dance" When They Have to Pee?

Busting out your best dance floor moves when you have to pee may actually prevent you from soiling yourself.

Does Breathing Into a Paper Bag While Hyperventilating Actually Help?

The next time someone hands you a paper bag to breathe into during a panic attack, you’ll know what to do—or what not to do.

Coffee has some surprising health benefits.

5 Health Benefits of Black Coffee

From reduced mortality to protecting your precious brain cells, coffee has broken free of its previously bad reputation.

12 of the Best Air Purifiers You Can Get on Amazon for Under $100

Improve your home's air quality with these budget-friendly air purifiers under $100 on Amazon, including top-rated units from LEVOIT, Bissell, and Hamilton Beach.

Doctors in Canada Can Prescribe Annual National Park Passes to Patients

Soon, patients in Canada will have a good reason to make spending more time in national parks part of their regular health routine.

Pet-Safe (and Toxic) Flowers to Be Aware of This Valentine's Day

When dropping hints about gifts to your Valentine, mention these pet-safe flowers to consider and toxic species to avoid.

The U.S. Government Is Distributing Free N95 Masks Across the Country—Here's How to Claim Yours

Starting the last week of January, N95 masks from the Strategic National Stockpile will be free to people who know where to find them.

‘FDA Cleared’ vs. ‘FDA Approved’: What’s the Difference?

FDA approval and FDA clearance aren’t used for the same products—but they’re both valid messages to see on packaging.

COVID-19 home test kits can now be shipped right to your door.

PSA: You Can Now Order Free COVID-19 Home Tests From USPS

The test kits will be shipped free, with up to four available per household. It's all part of a federal program to help track and manage the COVID-19 pandemic.

Here's how to make sure your masks are legitimate.

How to Identify Counterfeit N95 Masks

Packaging that says "FDA approved" is a clear sign that your N95 face mask is fake. Here's how to identify the real thing.

How Long Do N95 Masks Last?

Are N95 masks reusable? It depends on a few factors—here’s how to tell when yours is ready to be replaced.

You can better assess your possible coronavirus symptoms with the CDC's online tool. Maybe do it before getting on a bus, though.

COVID Concerns? Use the CDC's Online Self-Checker to Assess Symptoms and Take Action

The CDC's online screening tool can help you differentiate between the variety of respiratory illnesses swarming the country this winter.

Watercolor drawing of the leg of a patient, age 50, who had scurvy for 12 months' standing.

11 Facts About Scurvy

Scurvy’s mysterious cause wasn’t identified until the 20th century. Here are a few facts from the disease's long and miserable history.

The CDC has advice for re-testing for COVID-19 after isolation.

Want to Re-Test Yourself for COVID-19 After Isolation? Here's What the CDC Recommends

Guidance around at-home testing before and after isolation for coronavirus is murky. The CDC is trying to fix that. Emphasis on trying.

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