HEALTH

Shiitake mushrooms (left) are edible, while fly agaric (right) is extremely toxic, causing serious symptoms like dizziness, confusion, and hallucinations.

Mushrooms vs. Toadstools: What’s the Difference?

The definitions of toadstools and mushrooms are a bit intertwined.

Showers are great for getting a fresh start to your day or winding down for the night.

Should You Shower at Morning or Night? Here’s What the Experts Say

The answer isn‘t as straightforward as you’d think.

You don't want to come across a bearded fireworm on your beach day.

Beachgoers, Beware: Venomous Fireworms Have Been Spotted on Texas Shores

Texans should take special caution on beaches—these fireworms pack a powerful sting.

Some people swear by the cleaning properties of citrus, but it’s not a magic bullet.

Should You Use a Lemon to Clean Your Dishwasher?

Some people swear by the cleaning properties of citrus, but will it really get your dishwasher clean?

Arts and crafts can be fun and beneficial for your mental health.

Arts and Crafts May Boost Mental Well-Being as Much as Employment, Study Says

Don’t underestimate the power of a productive crafting session.

Short Order: The Reason Why We Shrink in Height As We Get Older

You're not going to stand as tall at 70 as you did at 30. Here's why.

Watermelon is packed with vitamin A, B-6, and C and makes a tasty snack for your dog.

20 Fruits and Vegetables Dogs Can and Can't Eat

Strawberries, zucchini, carrots, and cucumbers are all safe for dogs to eat.

A health care worker prepares to deliver an mpox vaccine during the 2022 outbreak.

8 Times the World Health Organization Declared a Public Health Emergency (Including for Mpox)

All of the WHO's declarations of emergency since 2007 have been for viral diseases, including the most recent one for mpox.

May want to think twice about drinking straight from the faucet, too.

Why Does My Tap Water Taste So Funny?

Depending on how weird your home’s tap water tastes, it could be due to the pipes or an old water heater, or be a problem with the water itself.

A scanning electron micrograph of ‘Mycobacterium tuberculosis’ particles (colorized red), the bacterium that causes TB.

6 of the World’s Oldest Diseases

Ailments as diverse as tooth decay and malaria have caused suffering for thousands, even millions, of years—and they’re not done with us yet.

Take the hassle out of pulling fresh clothes out of your washing machine.

The Right Way to Clean Your Washing Machine

Yes, you should clean your washing machine monthly. Here's how.

Climate Change Is Making Seafood Dangerous to Eat

Mercury in seafood is another growing concern thanks to global warming.

Why Does Deodorant Have Two Caps?

Deodorant sticks often come with one outer cap and one inner cap, but the purpose of that extra inner cap isn’t really clear.

Does this image of overlapping multicolored rings remind you of anything, hm?

A Stimulating History of Free Condoms at the Olympics

Condoms in the Olympic Village have been a tradition—and a public health service—since 1988.

Great Britain's Kieran Bird at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Why Do Olympic Swimmers Slap Themselves?

It's to get the blood flowing—or is it?

An Olympic swimmer sports circular bruises from cupping therapy.

Why Are Some Olympic Swimmers Covered In Dark Circles?

In events where success or failure can be measured in tiny increments, it’s not surprising athletes will turn to any potential advantage. But does cupping actually work?

Transorbital lobotomies have now entered the chat.

10 Riveting Nonfiction Books on History’s Greatest Medical Mysteries

These gory yet fascinating reads delve into the weirdest chapters of medical history, from the dancing plague of 1518 to the bizarre saga of Typhoid Mary.

A century-old law keeps American sunscreen from offering the best UV protection possible.

Why American Sunscreen Falls Short of the Rest of the World

According to one study, only 11 of 20 American sunscreens tested met EU standards.

Don’t let heatstroke ruin their fun in the sun.

How to Spot—and Prevent—Overheating in Pets This Summer

Every pet owner should learn the signs of overheating and the best ways to prevent it.

If you’re eating a healthy and balanced diet, you may not need extra vitamins.

Is It Possible to Overdose on Vitamins?

Too much of anything, even a helpful or healthy thing, can hurt you. Medication? Definitely. Water? Absolutely. Exercise? You bet. Vitamins? Quite possibly.

Don't crack open a cold coffee before you check the label.

Hundreds of Canned Coffee Products Recalled Over Botulism Fears

The word to look for on the label is ‘Snapchill.’

Pills come in orange containers for a clever reason.

Why Do Prescription Pills Come in Orange Bottles?

Those orange bottles are no accident—they were specifically designed to keep both medications and people safe.

Quiz: Can You Match the Historical Remedy with the Illness?

Figure it out, stat!

Denmark Recalls a Popular Instant Ramen for Extreme Spice Levels

Denmark’s food agency believes Samyang's ramen is too hot for Danes to handle.

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