HEALTH

President John F. Kennedy signs a kick ball for Thomas A. Doyle III, the 1962 Easter Seal Child. Pauline Phillips (a.k.a. Dear Abby) is at right.

Who Was the Original ’Poster Child‘?

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.

4 Signs That Your Favorite Makeup and Skincare Products Have Gone Bad, According to Beauty Experts

Worried that your favorite beauty products have expired? According to experts, these are the signs to watch out for.

It's not exactly a massage gun, but it could still get the job done.

Stiff Muscles While Traveling? A Tennis Ball Could Make Your Next Flight More Comfortable

A tennis ball is an essential travel companion for anyone who gets stiff on long flights.

Butter storage is the most talked about issue of modern times.

Does Butter Really Need to Be Refrigerated?

A room temperature stick of butter is easier to spread. But is it safe?

Subconscious vs. Unconscious: What’s the Difference?

To Sigmund Freud, there wasn’t one. But the terms aren’t always cited as synonyms.

How to Turn Your Aloe Vera Plant Into a Sunburn Remedy

With the right knowledge, you can harvest homegrown aloe vera and take advantage of its medicinal properties.

Ticks are selfless when it comes to sharing the bacteria causing Lyme disease.

Over 14 Percent of the World's Population Has Contracted Lyme Disease, According to a New Study

The tick-borne illness causing inflammation and fatigue may be more prevalent than we knew.

Puffing in Canada is about to come with more warnings.

Puff Piece: Canada Is Looking to Force Cigarette Companies to Put a Health Warning on Each Individual Cigarette

Smokers in Canada won't be able to take a puff without being reminded of their mortality.

Why Is It Called a Cesarean Section?

It may have something to do with Julius Caesar, but the story isn’t that straightforward.

You're probably cleaning your ears too much.

How Often Should You Clean Your Ears?

In most cases, leaving your ears alone is the best way to keep them clean and healthy.

It's fallen out of fashion to use hydrogen peroxide on cuts, thankfully.

Why Hydrogen Peroxide Always Comes in a Brown Bottle

OK, occasionally you will see it in a white bottle—but probably not a see-through one.

A Viral Avocado Storage Hack Is a Breeding Ground for Bacteria, the FDA Warns

Refrigerating avocados in a bowl of water as recommended by numerous articles and TikTok videos can cause illness, according to a warning from the FDA.

Adele performs at the BRIT Awards in 2022.

15 Songs That Brought People Out of Comas

Whether it's a Bon Jovi classic or James Blunt ballad, these tunes have helped patients wake up.

5 Simple Ways to Stop Snoring

Special equipment, lifestyle changes, and even readjusting your body can make nights more peaceful for your entire household.

Monkeypox is cause for some concern, but not alarm.

Monkeypox: What You Need to Know About the Disease

The blistering viral illness is seeing an uptick in cases. Here's why you shouldn't be too worried.

These toothbrushes have reached retirement age.

You’re Probably Not Replacing Your Toothbrush Often Enough

Not all questions have a definitive answer. Fortunately, ‘How often should you replace your toothbrush?’ does.

Anyone thirsty for some refreshing river water?

Traveling Soon? Take these LifeStraw Products With You to Get Clean Drinking Water From Anywhere

The LifeStraw water bottle and personal water filter are some of the best drinking tools to have with you while camping or hiking, and now you can get them on Amazon.

Jif Peanut Butter Recalled After Salmonella Outbreak: Here’s How to Check If You Should Toss Yours

No matter what your favorite PB style is—crunchy, creamy, natural, etc.—if it’s Jif, you should read this.

She's dreaming about a giant insect melting into goo.

What Exactly Is a Fever Dream?

The meaning of your fever dream is probably just this: You have a fever.

Experts recommend the Theragun Prime, but is this popular massage gun really worth buying?

Theragun Prime Review: Is This Popular Massage Gun Actually Worth It?

Experts swear by Therabody's elite line of percussive massage guns. Here's what happened when we put the Theragun Prime to the test.

A Third Round of Free At-Home COVID Test Kits Is Now Available

The previous rounds of free at-home COVID test kits maxed out at four. This time, the USPS will ship eight to each household.

Why Does Your Nose Run When You Cry?

What causes a runny nose? Spicy foods, cold weather, and—strangely—crying. Here’s why.

Planet Fitness Is Giving Teens Free Gym Passes This Summer

When schools close this summer, teens will have free access to their local Planet Fitness gym.

This foldable treadmill is easy to store—and now it's on sale.

Want to Work Out More From Home? Try This Foldable Treadmill While It’s Still on Sale

Make working out from home easier with this foldable treadmill from Goplus, which you can get on sale on Amazon for more than $200 off right now.

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