HEALTH

How Many Lives Could You Save Wearing a Face Mask? This Calculator Tells You

An online calculator developed by Ph.D. students in Poland estimates how many people could be spared from infection or even death when you opt to wear a mask.

Read Roald Dahl’s Heartbreaking 1986 Letter About the Importance of Vaccinations

Two of Roald Dahl’s books are dedicated to his daughter, Olivia, who died from measles complications in 1962.

The Psychological Reason You’re Feeling So Unfocused—And What To Do About It

Feeling listless, tired, and out of it? Here are some tips for reducing cumulative stress and anxiety, collectively called your 'allostatic load.'

Getting your flu shot this year is more important than ever.

The Best Time to Get a Flu Shot in 2020, According to the CDC

July and August were too early for flu shots, but September and October? Just right, according to experts.

Do Your Bowels Suddenly Spring to Life in Bookstores? You’re Not Alone—and the Japanese Even Have a Term for It: Mariko Aoki

In the ’80s, Mariko Aoki wrote to a magazine about her strange habit of having to poop in bookstores. Now, she’s the namesake for the condition.

Kenya's Wangari Maathai isn't a household name, but she should be.

Meet Nina Chhita, the Artist Celebrating Diverse Female Scientists With Her Instagram Illustrations

From ‘Hidden Figure’ Katherine Johnson to female Nobel Laureates you may not have heard of, Nina Chhita's Instagram is giving us some important history lessons.

Your sheets need to be washed on a regular basis.

Here's How Often You Should Be Washing Your Sheets

Bedsheets may look clean, but they harbor a variety of nasty things—from dust mites to, yes, even poop.

How to Remove a Tick Safely and Effectively

If you find a tick on your body, don't panic—removing it the right way fast drastically reduces your chances of contracting any diseases it might be carrying.

Pharmacists are happy to help. But only after you've walked through the entire store.

The Reason Pharmacies Are Usually Located in the Back of a Store

There's an excellent reason why pharmacy locations like CVS and Walgreens make you walk all the way through the store before picking up your antibiotics.

LG’s New Wearable Air Purifier Is the Face Mask of the Future

Homemade face masks can look cute, but feeling like you’re breathing in stale air isn’t exactly fun.

A juvenile saddleback tamarin is measured as part of an annual health check of a population of three primate species in southeastern Peru.

Zoonotic Diseases 101: How Viruses Jump From Animals to Humans

From the plague to the novel coronavirus, myriad animal viruses have caused problems for humans—and many others haven’t.

Coronavirus vaccine trials pose a lot of questions for those looking to volunteer.

10 Questions About Joining a Coronavirus Vaccine Trial, Answered

Thinking of enrolling in one of the coronavirus vaccine trials being conducted around the country? Here's what you need to know.

Even if this lemon is caked in coronavirus pathogens (which is unlikely), she'll be fine as long as she washes her hands.

Contracting COVID-19 From Food or Food Packaging Is Unlikely, According to WHO

As long as you wash your hands and don’t touch your face, your chances of catching COVID-19 from food are basically zilch.

A road trip may be the safest way to travel during a pandemic.

Road Trip! Why Traveling By Car Is the Safest Way to Vacation Right Now

Eager to get out of the house and go somewhere? While nothing is without risk, driving is probably your best bet.

10 Tips for Avoiding Germs on Flights

Today's airplanes have high-tech air filtration systems that keep the air on your flight fresher than you might expect. But you should still take precautions to avoid germs before and during travel.

A doctor draws blood from one of the study’s subjects.

Bad Blood: The Hidden Horror of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study

In September 1932, Public Health Service officials recruited 600 Black men in Tuskegee, Alabama, to receive treatment for “bad blood.” The men had no idea they had become unwitting participants in one of the most controversial medical studies in recent ti

A wine window in Florence's Via Santo Spirito.

Florence’s Plague-Era Wine Windows Are Back in Business

Florentines understood that when the threat of infectious disease is omnipresent, easy access to wine is a must.

Cheap tests may be the key to fighting coronavirus.

Why Researchers Believe a 'Crappy' Coronavirus Test Can Help Fight the Pandemic

Tests that offer low sensitivity and more false negatives are still valuable in the fight against coronavirus. But will the FDA agree?

10 Facts About the Racial Disparity in COVID-19

There isn't one factor behind COVID-19's racial disparity. Numerous forms of racism make Black, Latino, and Indigenous people more vulnerable to the coronavirus.

‘Maskne’ Is Irritating Face Mask Users. Here’s How to Deal With It

Once an issue limited to health care professionals, skin irritation from face masks is now everyone's problem. But there are ways to cope with it.

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Yosemite National Park’s Sewage Tested Positive for Coronavirus

No residents or park employees have tested positive for the virus, but according to recent a analysis of its sewage, COVID-19 is present in Yosemite.

Planning a Trip? Here's How to Keep Your Phone Clean Wherever You Go

If you're planning a COVID-conscious getaway this summer, here are some tips to keep your devices clean and keep yourself and others healthy.

It took them a while to agree on which podcast to listen to.

9 Expert Tips for Safe Road Trips This Summer

Planning a road trip during the coronavirus pandemic is a little more complicated—here’s how to hit the road safely.

Cloth face masks can help slow the spread of coronavirus. But do they need filters, too?

Do Carbon Filters in Face Masks Offer More Protection Against Coronavirus?

A growing number of cloth face masks for sale online are offering a carbon or other type of filter. Do they help?

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