HEALTH

How Promoting Handwashing Got One 19th Century Doctor Institutionalized

Washing your hands to ward off infection is a surprisingly recent phenomenon.

Inhaling Cleaning Product Fumes Can Be as Bad for You as a Pack-a-Day Smoking Habit, Study Finds

Using spray cleaners even once a week can damage lungs. Here's how to lessen your risk.

New Cancer-Fighting Nanobots Can Track Down Tumors and Cut Off Their Blood Supply

Each robot is 1000 times smaller than a strand of human hair.

How Are Vaccines Made?

As researchers work quickly to develop a vaccine for the new coronavirus, let's take a look at the different processes for creating life-saving vaccines for multiple diseases.

New Shot Could Relieve Migraines for Up to Three Months

Clinical trials show virtually no side effects.

A Chemical in Bed Bug Poop Might Be Making You Feel Sick

Bed bugs don't need to bite to be a nuisance.

Why You Should Apply Sunscreen Before Boarding Your Next Flight

Airplane windows alone won't protect you from UV rays.

11 Amazing Facts About Veins

Our bodies contain up to 100,000 miles of blood vessels.

A Cure for Baldness Might Come From the Deep Fryer at McDonald's

Scientists in Japan may have cracked the code for regrowing hair. The secret? A common fast food additive.

Got Insurance? You Still May Want to Pay Cash For Your Medication

That co-pay isn't always the cheapest way to check out at the pharmacy.

What Are Antibiotics Made Of?

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Drink Up: New Study Concludes Wine Can Offset Dementia

Wine has an effect on one's glymphatic function, or the way the brain removes toxins like the proteins associated with Alzheimer's.

Scientists Identify Cells in the Brain That Control Anxiety

A small group of neurons seems to regulate feelings of fear and worry in mice.

Put Down the Vape: Even Tobacco-Free E-Cigarettes Might Damage DNA

A new study suggests that vaping can increase cancer risk.

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Smoking Just 1 Cigarette a Day Can Significantly Damage Your Health, Study Finds

New research shows that cutting back just isn't good enough.

Wilder Penfield: The Pioneering Brain Surgeon Who Operated on Conscious Patients

During one of his surgeries, a patient famously cried, “I smell burnt toast!”

The Key to Robert E. Lee's Puzzling Death Might Be Hidden in a Photo of His Earlobe

The Confederate Army general's death stumped his doctors—but now we might have a clue about what happened.

Yes, Dogs Can Get the Flu. Here's What You Should Know About It

No. 1: You won't catch it from Fido.

Rare Banana From Japan Comes With a Peel That's Meant to Be Eaten

Banana skins were already good for you—now they're easy to eat, too.

Your Sea Salt May Not Actually Come From the Sea

The FDA doesn't expect you to take the term literally.

Sorry, Barflies: Dry January Isn't a Fix For Heavy Drinking

There's no conclusive evidence that Dry January yields long-lasting benefits.

Teen Develops New App That May Help Alzheimer's Patients Recognize Family

A 14-year-old programmer coded the software to help her grandmother, who suffers from the disease.

5 Important Things to Know About the 2018 Flu Season

Yes, it's a bad one—but it's not too late to get a shot.

3 Easy Ways to Curb Your Smartphone Addiction

Research shows that being constantly tethered to our phones makes us unhappy, but it's hard to break the habit. Here are three super-simple ways to minimize your stress without missing a text.

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