HEALTH

The EU Is Opening to Vaccinated Tourists—Here's What You Need to Know for a Trip to Europe

After more than a year of restrictions against most nonessential travel, the EU will open its borders to vaccinated tourists this summer. Here's what you need to know before booking your trip.

5 Foods and Beverages That Help Kill Bad Breath

The best way to get rid of bad breath is to brush your teeth. If you can’t do that, here are five things that might help.

6 of the Most Popular Fitness Trackers on Amazon

Discover six of the most popular fitness trackers on Amazon from brands like Fitbit, Samsung, and Garmin.

9 Fascinating Facts About Urine

You might think that urine is just bodily waste—but you would be wrong. It's been used in cleansers, medicine, and infertility treatments for centuries.

Does the UV Protection in Sunglasses Really Expire?

Shades that block harmful UV rays don't have an expiration date, but that doesn't mean they remain as effective as the day you bought them.

Dogs Can Donate Blood to Save the Lives of Their Fellow Canines, Too

Signing up your dog to donate blood is easy—and it could potentially save the lives of up to four other pets.

American doctor and epidemiologist Jonas Salk, who developed the first vaccine against poliomyelitis, looks on as a colleague gives the injection to a woman.

11 Vaccine Pioneers You Should Know

From eradicating smallpox to battling the COVID-19 pandemic, these vaccine pioneers have helped make colossal strides in public health.

Busting 10 Sleep Myths With Netflix's Headspace Guide to Sleep

Do you really need eight hours of sleep? Should you ban all technology from your bedroom? Eve Lewis Prieto, director of meditation for the Headspace app and narrator of Netflix's 'Headspace Guide to Sleep,' helps us separate fact from fiction.

COVID Anxiety Syndrome: 5 Tips for Getting Back Out There After Social Distancing

Whether you're suffering from 'COVID anxiety syndrome' or plain social awkwardness, here are some tips for readjusting to your previous daily routines.

Despite what you may have been told, eating eggs won’t send your cholesterol levels through the roof.

7 Common Food Myths, Debunked

Here are seven somewhat harmless food myths that have been drilled into our heads for so long that we don’t even realize they’re fake.

The FDA Wants to Ban All Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars

Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S., and it’s also exacerbating health disparities.

Your COVID-19 vaccination card should be stored in a safe place.

5 Things You Need to Know About Your COVID-19 Vaccination Card

The COVID-19 vaccination card provides information about your vaccination status. While you don't need to put it in a bank vault, there are some things to keep in mind.

A nurse in Kashmir, India, prepares to administer a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

5 Ways to Help India During Its Current COVID-19 Crisis

Charities are working to meet the immediate needs of hospitals and individuals. Here are 5 great ones to support.

A post-vaccine thumbs up is recommended.

5 Important Dos and Don’ts When You’ve Gotten Your COVID-19 Vaccine

Can you take Tylenol after your COVID-19 vaccine? What should you do with your vaccination card? Answers to those and more burning questions.

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.

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