HEALTH

Margarine vs. Butter: What’s the Difference—and Which Is Healthier?

Butter and margarine are made from different ingredients, but that doesn't automatically make one product healthier than the other.

A new 'survey' is targeting COVID-19 vaccine recipients in an effort to steal their personal information.

The FBI Wants People to Watch Out for These COVID-19 Vaccine Scams

A growing number of people are getting requests to complete a post-vaccination 'survey,' which is really just an excuse to gather personal information.

Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Recycle Your Giant CVS Receipts

You can blame that glossy finish, which comes from a mysterious, potentially harmful chemical called BPA.

A hairy situation in more ways than one.

Hair in Your Food Is Gross—But Is It Dangerous to Your Health?

The FDA Food Code recommends food service employees wear “hair restraints,” but it might be more for appearance’s sake than safety.

COVID-19 vaccines are being delivered in Austin, Texas.

In Austin, Meals on Wheels Is Helping to Bring COVID-19 Vaccines Right to Seniors' Homes

The meal delivery service is teaming with Austin Public Health to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to the homebound.

Want to Improve Your Health? Listen to the Sounds of National Parks

Will taking a stroll through a national park make you feel less stressed? According to this study, the answer is probably yes.

Posting Your COVID-19 Vaccination Card on Social Media Is a Bad Idea—Here’s Why

Getting the COVID-19 vaccine is worth celebrating on social media, but not if you’re risking identity theft to do it.

It's not just about pelvic pain or bad periods.

6 Common Misconceptions About Endometriosis

There’s a lot of confusion about endometriosis symptoms, treatment, and other basics. We spoke to a specialist to set the record straight.

10 Luckiest States in the U.S.

Whether they boast a long life expectancy or a high number of lottery winners, these states qualify as lucky.

Two doses of the coronavirus vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna are required for optimal protection.

What Happens If You Miss Your Second COVID-19 Vaccine Shot?

Two of the three vaccines with Emergency Use Authorization in the United States require two doses, and skipping the second isn't optional. Here's why.

Why Five Guys Always Serves Their Burgers Well Done

Five Guys Burgers and Fries accommodates customers in many ways, but they won't serve you beef cooked rare or medium.

USDA Warning: Your Yard Is Not a Freezer, So Don’t Put Your Food Outside If You Lose Power

It may be tempting to use your backyard as a freezer during the Texas power outage, but the USDA warns that that's a bad idea.

What Are Those Meatless, Plant-Based Burgers Actually Made Of?

Plant-based meat alternatives like Beyond Meat and the Impossible Burger are definitely vegan, but that doesn't mean they're healthy.

The CDC has some additional advice that will make masks more effective against the spread of coronavirus.

CDC Updates Coronavirus Mask Guidance, Recommends Tight and Layered Coverings

The CDC's studies show that the risk of transmission for the coronavirus is significantly reduced when two parties are both wearing fitted and layered masks, echoing earlier recommendations from experts.

A medical professional does the vaccination; your body does the immunization.

Vaccination vs. Immunization vs. Inoculation: What's the Difference?

If we’re being pedantic here (and we are), ‘vaccination’ and ‘immunization’ shouldn't be used interchangeably.

6 Groundbreaking Facts About Elizabeth Blackwell, America’s First Woman Physician

When she graduated from medical school in 1849, Elizabeth Blackwell earned more than an M.D.: she also earned the distinction of becoming America’s first woman doctor.

Double-masking can offer additional protection.

Does Double-Masking for Coronavirus Protection Make Sense? We Asked an Expert

The practice of doubling up on masks has been gaining attention, but it's not new advice. An expert explains.

10 Foods You Can Safely Eat After the Expiration Date

While there's no single answer to how long eggs are good after their expiration date, they usually don't spoil right away.

Need to give your glasses a quick cleaning? Dog licks are not recommended.

The Right Way to Clean Your Glasses

Using your shirt to clean your eyeglasses may be convenient, but it's also ineffective and can damage your lenses. There's a better way.

The Triumph of Death by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, circa 1562.

Quinto Tiberio Angelerio, the 16th-Century Doctor Who Mandated 6-Foot Social Distancing

COVID-19 restrictions are difficult, but at least we don’t have to carry 6-foot canes to make sure we’re properly social distancing.

The National Hotel Epidemic: The Mysterious Disease That Nearly Sidelined James Buchanan on His Inauguration Day

In the weeks leading up to his inauguration on March 4, 1857, James Buchanan was recovering from a disease that got hundreds of people sick in Washington, D.C.

Yes, You Can Reverse a Cavity—Here’s How

Those white spots on your teeth might be trying to tell you something (like that your mouth is suffering a plaque attack).

People turned to unusual remedies to avoid catching the plague.

9 Weird Historical Ways to Ward Off a Plague

From fart jars to drinking urine, here are strange, gross, or downright dangerous historical methods people used to prevent catching a plague.

When public trust in the polio vaccine needed to be restored, officials turned to Elvis.

Jab Me Tender: How Elvis Presley Eased People's Minds About the Polio Vaccine

In 1956, the singer agreed to be photographed taking the vaccine in order to drum up public support.

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