HEALTH

Hawaii Is Considering Banning the Sale of Cigarettes Entirely

If approved, the legal age for buying cigarettes would increase incrementally to 40 in 2021, 50 in 2022, 60 in 2023, and 100 in 2024.

How to Avoid the Chilling Consequences of Frostbite

Jack Frost is not your friend, and his nipping at your nose could conceivably be a medical emergency.

New Video Game Combats the Ultimate Villain—the All-Too-Familiar Feeling of Exhaustion

This indie game about sleep deprivation is a mood.

Here’s the Real (No Good) Reason Glasses Are So Expensive

You're getting ripped off, big time.

6 Epidemics That Changed History

A mosquito-borne disease might be responsible for the Louisiana Purchase.

The CPR Episode of The Office Just Saved Someone's Life

This deserves a Dundie!

Why Does Wine Only Stain Some People's Teeth?

If you can drink red wine without staining your teeth, you're one of the lucky ones.

Nearly Half of American Adults Don't Know Their Own Blood Type

Knowing your blood type is important for a few reasons.

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.

David Gregory & Debbie Marshall, Wellcome Collection // CC BY 4.0

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.

The All-Nite Images, Flickr // CC BY-SA 2.0

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.

Mathew Brady, National Archives and Records Administration // Public Domain

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.

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