HEALTH

Move Over Dogs, Goats, and Peacocks: Llamas Are the Hot New Therapy Animal

Therapy llamas are spreading holiday cheer, alleviating stress, and lowering blood pressure from Oregon to Texas and beyond.

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Nike Is Releasing a Durable Slip-On Sneaker Designed for Medical Professionals

Shoe designers worked with the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital staff to develop a comfortable, sturdy “clog made athletic.”

9 Facts About Narcolepsy

Narcolepsy is defined by daytime drowsiness, and in some cases, sleep paralysis, hallucinations, and the sudden loss of muscle control. Here are more facts about this often-misunderstood disorder.

The Reason You Should Never Rinse a Turkey

Rinsing raw poultry is the worst turkey sin people commit at Thanksgiving. Here's what you should really do to minimize your salmonella risk.

Running Just Once a Week Is Linked to a 27 Percent Drop in Risk of Early Death

Researchers crunched the numbers on previous running studies to find that even light joggers may reap these benefits.

Veterans Can Now Access Their Health Records Through Apple’s Health App

Now, the Veterans Health Administration’s 9 million patients can view all health records through Apple’s Health app.

A Handful of Lucky College Students Live With Senior Citizens in This Minnesota Mansion

Students volunteer their time in exchange for deeply discounted rent and the chance to live in a mansion.

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Why Does Your Arm Hurt After You Get a Flu Shot?

If you’ve ever received a flu shot, you may have noticed that your upper arm is sore for a day or two afterward. Here’s why.

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Recall Alert: Nestlé Cookie Dough May Contain Bits of Rubber

Some of Nestlé's most popular items, like the tubs and logs of its Toll House chocolate chip cookie dough, have been recalled after rubber pieces were detected.

The Best Way to Get Your Stuck Tongue Out of a Bottle

Kids who find their tongues stuck in juice bottles can experience pain, swelling, or possibly airway obstruction. A technique used to uncork wine bottles could help.

Oxford University’s Student Union Is Replacing Clapping With Jazz Hands

Noiseless, trigger-less jazz hands are the British Sign Language’s official expression for applause.

John Green Is Donating $6.5 Million to Sierra Leone's Healthcare System—And You Can Help

One in every 17 Sierra Leonean women dies during pregnancy or childbirth. John Green wants to change that.

9 Surprising Facts About the Scientific Study of Sex

The scientific study of sex is much more exciting than an awkward sex ed class. Even if it means learning the truth about how many calories you actually burn when things get hot and heavy.

Airplane Water Quality Is Even Worse Than Previously Believed

A study of 11 major and 12 regional airlines found that airplane water quality is getting harder to swallow.

Why Do You Stop Feeling Tired As Soon As You Climb Into Bed?

Do you feel tired everywhere but your own bed at home? The culprit may be a phenomenon known as conditioned arousal.

The Best Sleeping Position, According to Experts

Whether you're pregnant, suffer from sleep apnea, or experience back and neck pain, experts agree that sleeping on your side will have the most positive effects on your body.

Vegan Disney World Guests Now Have 400 New Menu Items to Choose From

Starting this month, it will be a lot easier to find vegan menu options at the food stands and restaurants at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

10 Facts You Should Know About Epilepsy

There are different types of epileptic seizures that come with different epilepsy symptoms. Here are some more facts about this neurological condition.

CVS Pulls Zantac and Similar Heartburn Medications From Stores Over Cancer Concerns

Though the FDA hasn’t recalled ranitidine—the generic name for Zantac—just yet, CVS has decided it’s better to be safe than sorry.

Alcohol-Producing Gut Bacteria May Harm Livers—Even if You Don't Drink

A type of bacteria in the gut could be making enough alcohol to damage livers, even in people who have never had a drop of booze.

General Mills Is Recalling More Than 600,000 Pounds of Gold Medal Flour Over E. Coli Risk

Five-pound bags of Gold Medal unbleached all-purpose flour are potentially contaminated with E. coli, and though it hasn't been connected to any illnesses, General Mills is voluntarily recalling the product to be safe.

Doctors at a British Hospital Are Now Prescribing Houseplants for Depression

Houseplants aren’t just for decor anymore. One clinic is England thinks horticultural therapy could improve your mental health.

Study: Drinking More Than Two Sodas Daily Can Increase Risk of Death

Soft drinks invite a host of health complications. A major new study warns that consuming even two glasses a day can have you fizzing out.

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We’re Wasting More Than Half of the Food In Our Refrigerators, Says New Study

When it comes to food waste, the world trashes about 1.3 billion tons of it each year. For Americans, confusing expiration dates may be partly to blame.

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