HEALTH

12 Intriguing Facts About the Intestines

We only think about our intestines when we have intestinal pain, or when something else goes wrong. But scientists are finding intriguing links between your gut, brain, and other systems.

15 Unique Illnesses You Can Only Come Down With in German

The German language is so perfectly suited for these syndromes, coming down with them in any other language just won’t do.

10 Facts About Hepatitis

Different types of hepatitis have different causes and treatments. Here's what you should know about hepatitis a, hepatitis b, hepatitis c, and other forms of the disease.

12 Unique Sleeping Habits Around the World

Sleeping at work or in public is surprisingly common in Japan. And in Scandinavia, parents take their babies outside to nap—even in frigid temperatures.

More Than 12,000 Cases of Pillsbury Flour Recalled Due to Salmonella Concerns

The 5-pound bags of Pillsbury Unbleached All Purpose Flour were sold at Publix and Winn-Dixie stores.

8 Scientific Benefits of Napping

Whether you bow down to the ritual of a mid-afternoon siesta or never stop to snooze, you may think twice about the power of napping after reading about its many benefits.

You Can Use Your FSA or HSA Card to Pay for Medical Items on Amazon

Don't want to make an unnecessary trip to the store to pick up eye drops or sunscreen? You can order them online, using the pre-tax money in your account.

11 Pain-Relief Devices You Can Buy With Your FSA Money

When Tylenol and Advil don't cut it for your aches, you might need a technological intervention. Here are some drug-free devices you can buy to ease the pain—while using up your annual FSA funds in the process.

FDA Confirms Asbestos in Makeup Sold at Claire's

Claire's says it stopped selling the affected products, but the FDA says Claire's has "refused to comply" with the agency's request to issue a recall.

New Research Suggests Watching TV is Linked to Memory Problems in Older Adults

When 3590 adults aged 50 and over were given verbal memory tests, researchers found that prolonged television viewing corresponded with memory problems. The more they watched, the worse their recall became.

Why Do We Say 'Bless You' When Someone Sneezes?

Humans have been conditioned to say "bless you" after someone has sneezed for centuries. Why do we do it?

11 Facts About the Kidneys

Your kidneys filter almost 50 gallons of blood a day to keep your whole body healthy. Read on for more facts about this crucial organ—including what causes kidney stones.

Golden Years: Could Living Out Your Life in a Holiday Inn Be Cheaper Than a Nursing Home?

Elderly care costs keep going up. For some potential assisted-living residents, it may make more financial sense to book an extended stay at a Holiday Inn hotel.

New York City is Fighting Fatbergs in Sewers with a New PSA Campaign

First seen in London, fatbergs are giant globs of flushable wipes and cooking grease that clog sewer systems. Now, New York City officials are mounting a public service announcement campaign to fight back.

11 Secrets of Opticians

Opticians rarely get as much credit as their optometrist counterparts, but they're a vital part of the eyewear world. Here is what they actually do.

Americans Waste Tons of Perfectly Good Food Because They Don't Understand Expiration Dates

Confused over expiration dates on nutrition labels and when it's best to discard food? You're not alone. A Johns Hopkins survey found that people in doubt tend to throw it out.

8 Enlightening Facts About Dr. Ruth Westheimer

Sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer—who passed away on July 12 at the age of 96—used television, radio, the written word, and the internet to speak frankly on topics relating to human sexuality.

10 Things You Should Know About Asthma

Asthma symptoms affect more than 25 million Americans, including 7 million children. But kids who grow up around animals are less likely to have an asthma diagnosis.

11 Squeaky-Clean Facts About Spit

Saliva is more important than you think: You need spit to taste, chew, swallow, and digest everything you eat. Your spit even fights tooth decay and cavities.

SeaWorld's Aquatica Orlando Becomes the World’s First Certified Autism-Friendly Water Park

SeaWorld's Aquatica water park in Orlando, Florida is now a certified autism center, with an autism-friendly guide that ranks rides based on how much they stimulate certain senses.

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.

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