HEALTH

The Best Ways to Avoid Germs While Flying

Having a few proactive tricks in your arsenal could help you avoid other passengers’ germs.

Interactive Chart Tells You How Long It Takes to Get Frostbite

It's not as hard to catch as you may think.

Stop Your Snoring and Track Your Sleep With a Wi-Fi Smart Pillow

It's made to keep you from snoring, track your sleep, and let you jam to music without your partner hearing.

Want to Fall Asleep Faster? Add This Tweak To Your Bedtime Routine

Researchers at Baylor University have a drug-free way to get more shut-eye.

Bill and Melinda Gates Will Repay Nigeria's $76 Million Polio-Fighting Loan

Polio has been eradicated in most countries around the world, but it’s still a problem in Nigeria.

Aflac's Robotic Duck Comforts Kids with Cancer

The insurance company plans to give away 16,000 of them a year to newly-diagnosed patients.

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12 Fantastic Facts About the Immune System

Without our immune system, we wouldn't last very long: this complex network of organs and cells fights off pathogens and helps maintain our health.

This New Nima Device Can Detect Trace Amounts of Peanuts in Food

The company is doing for peanut allergens what it did for gluten.

This Fashion-Friendly Hospital Gown Will Preserve Your Modesty

The kimono-inspired gown allows doctors the freedom to examine you without your butt hanging out.

Excessive Gaming Might Soon Be Recognized as an Official Disorder

The World Health Organization (WHO) is considering adding gaming addiction to its list of mental health conditions for the first time.

Scientists May Have Finally Figured Out Why Fiber Is So Good For Us

Yet another reason to remember to load your plate with leafy greens.

Why Don't Paramedics Run to Emergency Patients?

It's not due to a lack of concern.

6 Tips for Achieving Your Fitness Resolutions in 2018

For anyone who’s planning to pursue a fitness- and health-related New Year's resolution, it’s important to start preparing before the clock strikes midnight on December 31.

The UK's Last Standing Leech House

The Bedale Leech House was used to store medicinal leeches.

This Augmented-Reality App Makes the Hospital Experience Less Scary for Kids

<em>Alder Play</em> features videos, activities, and virtual rewards designed to shepherd kids through their hospital stay. 

The Healthiest States in the U.S., Mapped

Different states have wildly different healthcare systems.

California Just Issued a Health Warning for Cell Phones—But It's Not as Scary as It Seems

There's no reason to retire your smartphone.

New Patient Test Could Suggest Whether Therapy or Meds Will Work Better for Anxiety

Expediting the diagnostic process could save patients months of anguish.

A Pitless Avocado Wants to Keep You Safe From the Dreaded 'Avocado Hand'

Grab one before they're gone.

Why You Should Think Twice About Drinking From Ceramics You Made by Hand

It may be better suited for looking pretty on your shelf.

Marathon Running Won't Undo Poor Lifestyle Choices, Study Suggests

Even if you're in great shape, you still have to ditch the cigarettes, alcohol, and fatty foods.

Your Apple Watch Can Now Be Paired With an FDA-Approved EKG Monitor

People with heart conditions can now perform their own EKGs at home—no ER visit required.

How Hand Sanitizer Works (And Why It Isn't a Substitute for Soap)

Hand sanitizer doesn't look, smell, or feel like the stuff doctors use to clean their tools? (Or the kind we drink, for that matter.) It also doesn't physically wash dirt from your hands.

This Holiday Season, Think Twice Before Tasting the Cookie Dough

There's a new warning from scientists, and it's not about the raw eggs. It's about the uncooked flour.

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