Research has found that when you stick your sponge in the microwave, you're only giving its worst bacteria a leg up.

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Warning: We cropped most of the holes from the honeycomb image, but the story contains a photo of a dried lotus seed pod.
Most of us "underestimate the importance of just walking to the store, taking the stairs, cleaning the house, or carrying the kids."
There could soon be a new option for people plagued with the annoying eye squiggles.
Even the most dedicated night owls can train themselves to become early risers.
Heart disease is the number one cause of mortality in the U.S., so this may be a game changer.
Avoiding long stretches of tunnels just got easier for London commuters.
Several cases have been confirmed in New Mexico. But plague makes an appearance in the U.S.—and worldwide—every year.
We all know that using sunscreen helps to prevent sunburns and skin damage, but we're stumped when it comes to the gibberish slew of letters and numbers on the label.
Are the purported health benefits real, or a lot of over-seasoned hype?
The siesta is a cherished Spanish tradition.
Scientists say sleeping during the day and working at night could block necessary regeneration of damaged DNA.
LED street lights are good for the environment, but not so much for people's health, the American Medical Association said in a new policy statement.