HEALTH

Preschoolers waiting to be vaccinated for smallpox outside their doctor's office.

Mandatory Vaccines for Schools Began in Boston Nearly 200 Years Ago

The prospect of COVID-19 vaccine mandates for schools has been ruffling some feathers lately. It’s not a new issue.

Wondering How Safe an Activity Is? This COVID-19 Risk Calculator Will Tell You

Choosing “COVID-safe” activities is much easier said than done. This COVID-19 risk calculator can help.

These 25 Countries Have the Highest COVID-19 Vaccination Rates

Roughly 5.86 billion doses of the COVID-19 vaccines have been administered, and these are the 25 countries with the highest vaccination rates worldwide.

The 10 Best (and 10 Worst) Cities to Get a Good Night’s Sleep

If you'd like to balance the excitement of metropolitan life with a healthy sleep schedule, these are the cities you should (and shouldn't) consider.

Old LEGO Bricks Will Be Used to Construct Wheelchair Ramps for the 2022 European Championships in Munich

The European Championships Munich 2022 are looking to collect 22,000 LEGO blocks to be used in constructing wheelchair ramps for the event.

6 of the Healthiest Breakfast Cereals on Shelves, According to Experts

We spoke to nutritionists about what types of cereal they recommend and what we should be looking for when buying them at the grocery store.

Watching television can influence how much we eat.

Appetite for Distraction: Does Watching TV Make You Hungrier?

Settling in for a night of binge-watching can have a significant effect on our potential for binge-eating.

What Is Dust, and Why Is It Bad for You?

What are all those dust piles around your house made from? And why do they make you sneeze and irritate your allergies?

You never know what's lurking in your salami.

The CDC Says You Should Be Heating Your Charcuterie Meats to Avoid Salmonella

Until a formal food recall happens, the best way to avoid this latest salmonella outbreak is to cook your charcuterie board meats.

What Is Earwax, Anyway?

The smelly gunk coming out of your ears is actually good for you, which is more than we can say about anything else oozing out of your body.

8 Cleaning Tips for Allergy Sufferers

If you suffer from allergies, here are some simple cleaning tips that will help rid your home of dust and other common irritants.

You're never too old to improve yourself--or out-lift people half your age.

Raw Granny Power: 100-Year-Old Woman Is the World's Oldest Female Powerlifter

Edith Murway-Traina took up weight training at the age of 91 and can now deadlift more than some of the people reading this.

Plastic dividers may do little to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Those Plastic COVID-19 Barriers in Stores Probably Aren't Helping Anyone

The Plexiglas barricades seen in retail stores and other businesses probably won't reduce the spread of COVID-19. In some cases, they may even make things worse.

They really could be immunologists, virologists, or epidemiologists.

Immunologist vs. Virologist vs. Epidemiologist: What’s the Difference?

What does an epidemiologist do? Not the same thing as an immunologist or a virologist. Here’s how to keep them straight.

HIPAA gives patients rights, but some of them are misunderstood.

How HIPAA Works, Explained

The legislation prevents health care providers from disclosing medical information about patients, but the fine print is worth paying attention to.

8 Tips for Getting Gunk Out of Your Fingernails

Ditch the nail brush and pen cap. There are easier and better ways to get the gunk out from under your fingernails.

What Causes Hangnails?

It might seem like hangnails appear from nowhere, but your habits might be causing them. Here’s what you need to know.

6 Facts About the Delta Variant and COVID-19

From how it mutated to how COVID-19 vaccines stack up against it, here's what you should know about the delta variant of the coronavirus.

Tattoos heal relatively quickly with the right aftercare.

How Long Does It Take for a Tattoo to Heal?

How long it takes for a tattoo to heal depends on its size, but you can speed things along by taking steps to promote recovery.

Players from Canada and Spain face off during an Olympic match on July 26, 2021.

The Real Reason Water Polo Players Wear Those Caps

Spend a few minutes watching Olympic water polo, and you’ll realize the players' bonnets have holes in them. If they’re not keeping water out, what are they for?

We all have nipples. Sometimes they hurt. Here's why.

Why Do Nipples Hurt?

There are a few reasons why nipples can feel sore, but the most common can be found in your laundry hamper.

Digging holes at the beach can be hazardous for a number of different reasons.

The Reason You Shouldn't Dig Holes at the Beach

Tunneling into sand seems harmless, but it can turn into a life-threatening situation faster than you'd think.

Why You Shouldn’t Rinse Your Mouth With Water After Brushing Your Teeth

When you rinse after brushing to get rid of all the toothpaste residue, you’re getting rid of some good stuff, too.

Something stuck in your eye? There's a solution for that.

How to Get Something Out of Your Eye

A stray bug or bit of dirt in the eye can really ruin your day. Here's how to keep your peepers clear.

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