Health

Can Watching the Super Bowl Give You a Heart Attack?

Sometimes a heartbreaking loss will actually break a heart. And sometimes a diehard fan can actually die.

Dr. Sandra Lee, a.k.a. Dr. Pimple Popper.

12 Dermatology Terms Defined By Dr. Pimple Popper

Dr. Sandra Lee popped by the Mental Floss offices to define everything from whiteheads and blackheads to two types of cysts.

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11 Facts About Anemia

It makes some people chew ice.

Hawaii Has Been Named the Healthiest State in America

Here's how the other 49 states rank.

There Is a Right Way to Look Up Your Medical Symptoms Using Google

Don't let the internet make your health anxiety worse.

Swearing Off Alcohol for 'Dry January' Might Have Benefits for Months, According to Survey

Participants reported less drinking long after the challenge was over.

Florida Has Lots of Wild Monkeys With Herpes—and That Number Could Double Soon

The Herpes B virus is deadly to humans.

Bad at Taking Breaks? Let Your Computer Remind You

You need to look away from your computer occasionally both for the sake of your eyesight and your productivity.

America's Paper Towel Obsession, Explained

Our country is deeply absorbed in disposable cleaning tools.

7 Hangover Cures Backed By Science

Up late drinking last night to celebrate the New Year? We know how you feel. Here's how to treat the damage done the night before.

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Are Bodega Cats Legal?

The furry sentinels ward off vermin. They also sleep in empty stock boxes. But are they a health hazard?

All U.S. Hospitals Will Now Be Required to List Their Prices Online

No more surprises when you get your medical bill.

12 Facts About the Pancreas

Without this important gland, you'd be diabetic.

You Might Be Holding Your Steering Wheel All Wrong

The "10 and 2" rule has been out of date for years.

Color Televisions Were All the Rage in the 1960s (They Were Also Radioactive)

Radiation in everyday objects was once surprisingly common.

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14 Surprising Facts About Clara Barton

To call Clara Barton just a nurse insults her legacy, despite what your history teacher might have taught you.

How to Make Safe, Edible Cookie Dough

Everything you love about raw cookie dough (minus the Salmonella risk).

8 Facts About Seasonal Affective Disorder

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is more than the 'winter blues.' Here's what you need to know about this treatable mental health issue.

The CDC Is Here to Ruin the Holidays By Reminding You Not to Eat Cookie Dough

To be fair: Spending the holidays with salmonella poisoning would not be fun, so they've got a point.

14 Facts About Celiac Disease

If you don't have celiac, gluten probably won't hurt you.

Why Does Scratching Make Itching Worse?

Blame your brain.

What's the Difference Between Mold and Mildew?

We’re all familiar with colorful spots of something growing in our showers and in other dark, damp areas in our homes, but is it mold or is it mildew?

8 Tips for Overcoming Social Anxiety Disorder

You can do this.

New Memory Foam Neck Pillow Takes the Pain Out of Travel

It also has a few nifty features, like a pocket for your phone.