Health

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Dementia and Alzheimer's have different meanings.

Dementia and Alzheimer's both affect cognitive functioning and can interfere with daily life, but they're not the same.

Next time your nose gets stuffy, make sure you know how to blow it correctly.

You're probably blowing your nose too hard. Here's the right way to clear your sinuses, according to experts.

Why does lettuce turn pink? Contrary to what you might think, it’s not because bacteria has taken over.

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If you think you've been stung by a bee, you should act fast. Here's how to remove the bee stinger and treat the sting.

I scream, you scream, we all scream for sunscreen.

Sunblock and sunscreen aren’t the same thing, but the lines get pretty blurred on product labels these days.

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'Mousercise' encouraged kids to get off the couch and get moving, even though Mickey Mouse sometimes had trouble keeping up.

If your kids are playing with LEGO pieces every day, those bricks are probably due for a deep clean.

This man has never gotten a vaccine for the common cold. He's being a bit dramatic about it.

Science has done some incredible things, but finding a cure for the leaky sniffles has proven elusive.

Would a diet heavy on human brains provide a zombie with everything it needs to survive, nutrition-wise?

Cracks on your tongue can be a peculiar sight.

The fissures may make your tongue look like cracked pavement and can trap food particles. But are they dangerous?

Even after they come out of the washing machine, your pairs of underwear are still teeming with potentially harmful bacteria like 'E. coli.'

Attached to one of San Francisco’s Good Vibrations stores is a museum dedicated to the surprisingly long history of vibrators.

From the fart jokes penned by famous writers to the horrifying consequences of holding in your flatus to why toots smell worse in the shower, here's what you need to know about farts.